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Post by Adam on May 20, 2023 19:39:25 GMT
I’m a big fan of switcher engines. They are the workhorse of the yard and the models pack a lot of fun in a small package. Share your favorite switchers. I’ve got several so will post a few along the way. For now I share this Inland Steel SW1 by MTH.   |
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Post by roadrunner440 on May 20, 2023 20:10:35 GMT
I’m a big fan of switcher engines. They are the workhorse of the yard and the models pack a lot of fun in a small package. Share your favorite switchers. I’ve got several so will post a few along the way. For now I share this Inland Steel SW1 by MTH. my favorite postwar switchers that I have are 600 MKT, 601 SEABOARD, 610 ERIE, 611 JERSEY CENTRAL, 613 UNION PACIFIC, 614 ALASKA, 621 JERSEY CENTRAL, 623 SANTA FE, 624 C AND O, 633 Santa Fe, ALSO have 3 44 ton switchers, 625 LV, 627 LV AND 628 NORTHERN PACIFIC. I LOVE SWITCHERS!
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Post by JKP on May 20, 2023 21:17:11 GMT
I don't have a favorite one yet.... but I do have a few  |
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Post by david1 on May 21, 2023 1:08:22 GMT
My favorite switcher, MP15 and in one of mine favorite road names . tap on picture for a right side up😃 Dave Attachments:
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Post by atsda on May 21, 2023 3:47:02 GMT
My favorite switcher must be the post war Lionel 627 Lehigh Valley GE44, since it is the only switcher I have (frowning face) I will feature it at some point in a photo or video heading a consist that I have wanted to put together for a long time. Alfred .
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Post by firewood on May 21, 2023 4:27:33 GMT
I like my chunky little switchers, namely a Lionel docksider and a Williams GE 44-tonner. I’ve been known to throw yard work to the wind and occasionally run them double-headed on the main line. Dave  |
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Post by atsda on May 22, 2023 18:47:19 GMT
Dave, Nice running them in tandem. Alfred
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Post by Country Joe on May 23, 2023 15:22:12 GMT
This is the only switcher I have. It's a conventional engine from a Lionel starter set.
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Post by atsda on May 23, 2023 17:47:16 GMT
The AT&SF NW2 6220 is one of two bell ringing switchers produced by Lionel (1949-50); the other being the 622, the O gauge equivalent. A small bell inside the diesel would sound As the train travelled along the track, producing a continuous and frequent 'ding'. I don't have one of these. Alfred
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Post by Adam on May 23, 2023 17:57:12 GMT
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Post by Country Joe on May 23, 2023 19:16:00 GMT
Lionel made that engine (along with everything powered by a vibrotor motor) to drive parents crazy. I find train bells incredibly irritating. After a minute or two of listening to that I'd be ready for the loony bin. 😵💫 I almost never use bells with my trains. I have crossing flashers but not bells to go with them.
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Post by josef on May 23, 2023 21:27:27 GMT
This 0-6-0 is my favorite and does 80% of my switching and making up my trains for mainline runs.
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Post by Adam on May 23, 2023 21:44:09 GMT
Lionel made that engine (along with everything powered by a vibrotor motor) to drive parents crazy. I find train bells incredibly irritating. After a minute or two of listening to that I'd be ready for the loony bin. 😵💫 I almost never use bells with my trains. I have crossing flashers but not bells to go with them. Good to know Joe. I know have a secret weapon against your powers if I need it.
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Post by Adam on May 23, 2023 21:44:39 GMT
Great little engine Walt!!
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Post by Country Joe on May 23, 2023 21:53:32 GMT
Lionel made that engine (along with everything powered by a vibrotor motor) to drive parents crazy. I find train bells incredibly irritating. After a minute or two of listening to that I'd be ready for the loony bin. 😵💫 I almost never use bells with my trains. I have crossing flashers but not bells to go with them. Good to know Joe. I know have a secret weapon against your powers if I need it.
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