enginear joe Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I really like this forum. There aren't posters bullying people here. So I think we can get some good info. I started a post about members showing their engines and got some great examples. I prefer diesels and wanted only them as I entered G scale. I ended up with a wide assortment of most of the ones out there. Some have grown on me for their performance. The MTH Triplex is a great example of that. It will pull just about any train I can put together. So it has become a favorite. The MTH dash 8 is my main go to engine and I have many older ones that keep running with out any issues. I modified a few and used the guts in my SD70ACE that I run. That one is my favorite diesel. I don't own more expensive engines so I can't comment on those or compare them. So I thought I'd ask here about what is others favorite engine to see what I am missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Miller Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 My favorite is the last one I purchased. So now it is a Mogal. When I started, it was a Mallet and a Dash 9. Lost count, love narrow and standard gauge, steam and diesel, but most I love the ones with great sound. I'm still installing Phoenix sound as I get time. Just did 4 SD45's, 2 E8's and a Mogal. MTH is great to, love the sync'd smoke and control system. Must be a mood thing..............Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 I really understand what you said. I have a favorite and then get a new engine. That gets my full attention and becomes the go to engine to watch it run. I think most people that like trains, like all trains! I'm just wondering if there will be a clear favorite, like a USA Trains Bigboy for example, that I don't have. There may have to be categories to answer this properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I think Jim said it well "My favorite is the last one I purchased ." Sometimes I think it's the one I don't have?? Joe I do like all trains. I have a favorite in numerous companies lol But to to stop fooling around and answer your question. It's going to be hard for me not to say currently it's the Rail King Big Boy when I get track down and start running outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Yeah I'm with the above ...that is whatever is on the rails today is my favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAZGRR7315 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Pennsylvania Arizona (PAZ) favorite... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 My USA's Hudson .. which has a Zimo decoder and smoke unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 it's amazing, the strength of timbers on end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Sean, You see one of those SF Hudson's sell on eBay last weekend for $5,100.00 with a set a 6 SF heavyweights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianUPheritage Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I like the usa trains sd70s. They run great and are nice and quite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 I sold the SP heritage version and regretted letting it go. It was beautiful. I would have preferred that it was a SD70ACE model though. I also wish USA would offer metal gears. I would pay extra for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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