conrailfan1999
Long Live Big Blue
This might be a little off topic but I made a video of "making train ugly" by putting in effects with a video editor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_rvls0s8jI
ugly trains
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jacksonbarno
Alco Spoken Here
Just dawned on me after you said it, especially number three there... LOL
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I think The Flying Scotsman is fantastic!
The same can not be said for a V200 growing a nose:
I think the Belgian Hld 51s are a gorgeous! But on the other hand, everyone's got their own opinion about looks right?
I mean, Flying Scotsman IS ugly in my eyes, with the smoke deflectors and the double chimney. But in it's old shape, it's brilliant!
Stationbeem
Over 60's Club
Come on guys this looks like it is turning into a "mine is better than yours" thread again. Every body has there own reasons for not liking particular trains. Each one of us is entitled to their own opinion but to start having a go at fellow trainzers is getting a little out of hand. Lets all calm down and get this thread back on topic. None of us want to get a ban or infraction.
cascaderailroad
New member
jadebullet
might be back?
Now come on guys. The Flying Scottsman doesn't look that bad. All you have to do is fix some of its weaknesses, like they did in this picture. If only could have gotten rid of those buffers from its outdated coupling system.
jacksonbarno
Alco Spoken Here
No, really. I was joking.
captainkman
You are reading this.
How dare you suggest it should be 'Americanised' permanently!Now come on guys. The Flying Scottsman doesn't look that bad. All you have to do is fix some of its weaknesses, like they did in this picture. If only could have gotten rid of those buffers from its outdated coupling system.
![FlyingScotsmanAtLansingOnTheGTW[MerrittScharnweber].jpg](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F9JvSnMcZX8/T4O8hh2Cz7I/AAAAAAAAAVQ/q91jxoVvnpM/s1600/FlyingScotsmanAtLansingOnTheGTW[MerrittScharnweber].jpg)
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jadebullet
might be back?
Okay, sorry, the bell should be moved to the top of the boiler as well, but I mean come on. I don't see how it isn't an improvement. It has a headlight now, a bell, and a coupler system. It also has an anti derailment system in the form of that pilot. Just replace the buffers with poling pockets and it could be a respectable looking engine.
captainkman
You are reading this.
Lamps on the buffer beam do the same job as a haedlamp. British locos have no need for a bell, as the whistle does a good job. Just because American railroads aren't fenced like British railways does not mean there is a need for a cowcatcher. In Britain there is no need. Replace the buffers? They're there as protection for the loose coupling of the 3-link and screwlink coupling systems, which have served Britain and Australia very well in the steam era.
So, how is that an improvement? It's not. It's spoiling an unspoiled loco.
Edit: The 'America Tour' is the only time Flying Scotsman has ever been ugly.
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TheWaluigiKing
Trainz Ninja
Scotsman HAD to be like that so it could work in the USA B[
You know what, if we all grew up with the buffers, then we would all think the knuckle coupler set-up is weird. I just say acknowledge and accept that for what it is. It is what makes those trains on the other side of the world the way they are. Otherwise, wouldn't it be pretty boring if everything was just all the same?
DustinJRaiken
Fictional Specialist
Here comes a big one...
That really could be considered a Beep, but it's actually called an AS16M. They were basically AS-616s with GP9 long hoods and 567 prime movers. MKT and NKP were the only owners of these interesting hybrids, and they were eventually painted into CNW and N&W livery respectively. I personally think AS16Ms are pretty unique with that "humpback" appearance caused by the GP9 hood being taller than the AS16 short hood. If that GP9 hood was flat on the end to resemble the AS16 short hood, Baldwin would have a real winner.Katy ran theirs long hood forward.
http://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/tr_mkt129.jpg I want this one in Trainz.
Claude
I actually like P42s. Just a bit of streamlining and they'd look fantastic!
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Fix its weaknesses? If anything, it looks like they lazily just stuck a bunch of parts on 4472's front to make her look "American"! I personally prefer the British version; at least it doesn't have a bunch of stuff plopped on her front.Now come on guys. The Flying Scottsman doesn't look that bad. All you have to do is fix some of its weaknesses, like they did in this picture. If only could have gotten rid of those buffers from its outdated coupling system.
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nathanmallard
Well-known member
It is worth noting that Flying Scotsman was built with the buffers and couplings, and without them would not be allowed to run in the UK. I personally think it works better the other way round:
Not sure if the UP paint is original!
Not sure if the UP paint is original!
captainkman
You are reading this.
And then you come over here to Queensland and you'll find that all diesel locomotives have both knuckle couplers and buffers. This is because they are still fitted with screw couplings under the knuckle should the need arise for them to shunt vintage rolling stock or help the Steam Train Sunday service back if the loco breaks down, which isn't a regular occurance at all.
I think buffers are what makes a train a train.
I think buffers are what makes a train a train.