bluebottle Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) ...I'm still a green copper and polished brass GWR boy at heart. Well, there's a novelty - a GWR fan who likes his chimneys with a nice patina of verdigris on top! Edited October 15, 2012 by bluebottle 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Well, there's a novelty - a GWR fan who likes his chimneys with a nice patina of verdigris on top! What? [huffy mode ON] I only forgot a comma [/huffy mode OFF] - now corrected! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted October 15, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 15, 2012 Steam, Henry Greenly's 4-6-2s for the RHDR Diesel, the humble 08 Electric, not a loco but the AM9 Clacton and Walton units. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 steam: I think the Castle looks classiest. I'm a bit of a GWR fan as well I'm afraid, and rarely salivate over non-GWR locos, although I do like the majesty of the Britannia. diesel: I've always had a soft spot for the Class 47, but never had one. my layout is based on mid-late 50s, but I might be able to squeeze a cheeky flash-forward to early 60s BR Green. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CPRAIL3000 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Favourite UK locos Diesel - Northern Ireland Railways 111 class http://www.flickr.com/photos/nirailfan/4923677853/in/set-72157622108810474 Steam - NIR / UTA 2-6-4 Jeeps http://www.flickr.com/photos/nirailfan/5994963739/in/set-72157622108810474/ A lot of people forget that this class of engine where the last Steam Locomotives to run on the mainline in the UK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Claude_Dreyfus Posted October 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) So far only one vote for the Billington L class tanks?! Now this is a good looking locomotive... http://www.semgonline.com/steam/lclass(lbsc)_01.html Edited October 16, 2012 by Claude_Dreyfus 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Just discovered a new contender for me, the Pennsylvania D15 (formally class T http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PRR_D15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted October 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Best looking loco? Hmmmm.... What sends my heart pounding? King Arthurs and Schools Spam Cans Britannia Black 5 LMS streamliner 'Duchess of Hamilton' right down to the art deco lamp casing to name a few. Then there's the toss up between the LSWR's Beattie Well Tank, Class 3700 'City' class and Wainwright C in preserved livery And, for the all-in-one with passengers, is the steam railmotor But my overall steam winner, as I've got quite fond of it, is GWR's 14xx. It brings out the Ivor the Engine in me EDIT DIESELS Southern Turbostar EMUs Pendolino (just love coming into Euston and being swallowed up in a sea of red and yellow) Closely followed by Electrostar in Southern livery Edited October 16, 2012 by southern42 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJL Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Favourite UK locos Diesel - Northern Ireland Railways 111 class http://www.flickr.co...157622108810474 Steam - NIR / UTA 2-6-4 Jeeps http://www.flickr.co...57622108810474/ A lot of people forget that this class of engine where the last Steam Locomotives to run on the mainline in the UK. Loved the shots of the class 111 and 112 great styling for a diesel. wasn't the 2-6-4 based of a LMS design? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I won't mention any examples, but, if beauty is in the eye of the beholder, some people seem to have optical systems different from mine... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I won't mention any examples, but, if beauty is in the eye of the beholder, some people seem to have optical systems different from mine... Or really bad eyesight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) So far only one vote for the Billington L class tanks?! Now this is a good looking locomotive... http://www.semgonlin...s(lbsc)_01.html I thought I'd replied to this thread earlier saying +1 to the original suggestion... I'd like to put in my vote for the Class 73 in the 'Modern Image' (Electric/Diesel) category. Plain and boxy but beautiful in in its all-round flexibility and functionality... ** Edited to correct the link in the OP quote ** Edited October 16, 2012 by talisman56 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLD Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 wasn't the 2-6-4 based of a LMS design? The WL class was originally built for the LMS's NCC subsidiary at Derby and while their appearance closely resembled and they shared many components with the contemporary Fairburn version of the LMS 2-6-4T, they were as much derived from the earlier W class Moguls particularly the wheels and boiler. The main differences to the Fairburn 2-6-4s were 72in driving wheels vs 69in on the Fairburn, the parallel boiler from the W, and that they were 6in wider (taking advantage of the wider track and loading gauge) to increase water capacity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted October 17, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2012 As already mentioned Castle hits the spot But Jubilee (AKA 3 cylinder Castle), and Standard 5/4 also hit the spot Common theme? Classical medium sided 4-6-0 - propotions just right! Phil 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJL Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 The WL class was originally built for the LMS's NCC subsidiary at Derby and while their appearance closely resembled and they shared many components with the contemporary Fairburn version of the LMS 2-6-4T, they were as much derived from the earlier W class Moguls particularly the wheels and boiler. The main differences to the Fairburn 2-6-4s were 72in driving wheels vs 69in on the Fairburn, the parallel boiler from the W, and that they were 6in wider (taking advantage of the wider track and loading gauge) to increase water capacity. Thank you PDL for your reply, really interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJL Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I won't mention any examples, but, if beauty is in the eye of the beholder, some people seem to have optical systems different from mine... I can say with my hand on my heart my Eyesight is fine Kind regards Mr Magoo. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Knowles Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 For me it's the GWR Armstrong Class (a close-run thing with some of Johnson's work though). Pity it was ruined later with a Belpaire boiler. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR-Fanatic Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 For me it's the GWR Armstrong Class (a close-run thing with some of Johnson's work though). Pity it was ruined later with a Belpaire boiler. When it comes to locomotives from the GWR similar to this, every one thinks of the Churchward "City" Class, (as in of course "City of Truro") which were actually rebuilds of the Dean "Atbara" class locomotive, so it's most refreshing to see a locomotive designed by Dean in it's original form, especially considering that the four "Armstrong" class locomotives built were in fact prototypes for the later designs such as the "Atbara". As far as I can recall from the books I have read into the history of the GWR, 16 "Brunel" became a member of the "Flower" Class locomotives in 1915, which of course means it did indeed receive a Belpaire boiler as part of it's rebuild. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I've elected to offer steam, diesel and electric, and in British and non-British forms...and not a copper-capped chimney in sight... British steam - any of the Riddles Standard classes. British diesel - the Westerns followed closely by the Warships. Made a good sound, too. British electric - AL5 class Non-British steam - Chapelon 242A1 - style with power and efficiency. Nothing could touch her. Non-British diesel - Voith Gravita - especially in its 15BB version. Non - British electric - SBB Re460 series. Now that's how to streamline an electric. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted October 18, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2012 I do like the Western but I thought the Warship was ugly 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots region Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I do like the Western but I thought the Warship was ugly I happen to share you views. Now could I please get your name and address, the hours when you will be alone, Do you happen to live near any tall lamp posts or trees? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted October 19, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2012 I happen to share you views. Now could I please get your name and address, the hours when you will be alone, Do you happen to live near any tall lamp posts or trees? You won't find me, I will be invisible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I've elected to offer steam, diesel and electric, and in British and non-British forms...and not a copper-capped chimney in sight... British steam - any of the Riddles Standard classes. Evening Star? I'll get my coat... All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Evening Star? I'll get my coat.. Dammit, I knew someone was going to catch me out on that. Joking aside, it was nice touch and maybe even a final act of defiance by the GWR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Dammit, I knew someone was going to catch me out on that. Joking aside, it was nice touch and maybe even a final act of defiance by the GWR. Hi David, Sorry mate - I just couldn't resist it! She does look very nice in that livery doesn't she? It is remarkable that a livery that in essence (although not detail) that was as old as it was even when it it was applied to the 9F still 'worked' on a modern machine after all that time. It was even pretty successful on FGW's Pendennis Castle namesake No. 57604 where a lot of effort and attention to detail was expended getting it right. I guess it is just one of those classic looks! I wonder how much liveries play a part in our perception of 'the most beautiful loco'? Would the A4s have had such appeal if that lovely swoosh in the paint at the front end was never done or indeed if it were not perpetuated by BR? Think of how a streamlined Duchess (another great art deco 1930's icon) looked not nearly as impressive in plain wartime black. Still nice but not a patch on the way 'Hamilton' looks at the moment in the NRM collection. How striking were the Western Hydraulics were in their sand and maroon liveries and balance this against how the rail blue made them look. I am not saying that either is right or wrong but it must be a factor. Are there engines out there that miss the list as a result of the paint job or are we all a bit more into the engineering? All the best, Castle 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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