![]() Of course, no mention of "GE switchers and Shortlines" would be complete without an obligatory M&ET shot. It's often line-ball between an industry which runs a 44-tonner over purchasing a larger Trackmobile, with "we already own-it, and it's not-dead-yet" budget considerations typically being the final arbiter. GE 44 and 70 tonners : More frequently seen in "Shortline + Museum" mixed RR operations and "industry-owned switcher" roles in the 2000s-era. The S2 and S4 turbo-charged versions arguably "ride better" with the AAR trucks, but equally are more-commonly sidelined by a "blown turbo" failure. Alexander Railroad comes to mind as one "hold-out" in the mid-sized shortline world. S-series Alco switchers (S1 thru S4) : older Alcos which have "a cult following" on some smaller shortlines, and seem to hang-on in "industry-owned switcher" roles. Is it just me, or does this pic look look for-all-the-world like the end of a peninsular, or a 4x8? With CCT, Alexander, IHB, and NCIR among others, some to mind. SW1500s : I'm right there with you, the massive fleet of ex-SP SW1500s ("cruds")Īs well as SW1000s and 1500s from other "first purchaser railroads" live on all over the place, Hmmm, interesting mix of locos there, covering a wide range of eras and "shortline flavours". Much of the traffic to this site comes through google searches, so we retitled this thread to make it more descriptive. MRH: One word titles don’t do well in search and they don’t tell you squat if the title does come up in a search. I heard Atlas re-released S2's sound etc, but sold out cant find em. they seem to sputter and have that annoying gear noise. ![]() My dilemma is deciding on locomotive power, I've always been drawn to SW1500, S2, S4, GE44 TONNERS, 70 TONNERS, S1, MP15, short line atmosphere, however I have some Atlas RS11, GP38 that run smooth and far more reliably than my yellow box Atlas S2 S4 that I converted to DCC, are modern versions of these locos smooth and reliable? I have not had much luck with Bachman 44 or 70 tonners. My layout is short line real-estate, the room is a small 7x 16 around the walls 4 industries to switch if the mood strikes.27inch radius, #6 Peco turnouts, code 83 ![]()
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