A Small Growing Collection
I was introduced to the hobby by my Grandad, and now own his collection on top of my own. It is a hobby I enjoy greatly, both due to my own love of trains, and the time I got to spend with my Grandad running these trains. I plan to continue to grow my collection, and even work on building more of a scene to go with my layout.
My Current Planned Fleet
Pennsylvania Railroad class E6
Owned
My First Steam Loco I bought, the PRR Class E6 from Broadway Limited. It is an amazing little loco and I enjoy running it the most out of what I currently own.
The class E6 was built between 1910–1914, they would see work on main lines carrying passengers. It would even become the first class of locomotive to achieve over 1,000 horsepower. Even when the more powerful K4 Pacifics became available, they still saw service in a lesser manner. some even lasting up until 1955. Number 460 can still be seen today, preserved at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
RF-16 Sharknose
Not Owned
The first Diesel engine I want to acquire for my fleet, also from Broadway Limited. My dad is a fan of these style of trains, and I have to admit I do like this style of train myself. While the livery I picked never existed in the real world, it is a perfect match for the Army consist I have set up on my layout.
The RF-16 were built between 1950 and 1953 to haul freight, and was given the name Shark nose due to the front resembling the nose of a shark. They continued service until 1978, where all but two of them had been scrapped. The remaining two still exist, but are not viewable by the public
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4019
Owned
One of the more iconic steam locomotives. Despite its popularity, I did not get 4014 itself, but instead I got 4019. It is unique in the Broadway Limited line as this model has smoke deflectors.
The Union Pacific Big Boy is one of the largest steam locomotives ever build, with a 4-8-8-4 wheel configuration. They where built between 1941 and 1944. They where used to haul heavy freight over Sherman Hill. They where taken out of service in 1962, however in 2014, Number 4014 was re-acquired by Union Pacific, and by 2019 was brought back into working condition, and continues to run excursions to this day. Numerous other Big Boys are still in preservation, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4012, 4017, 4018, and 4023 can be found at numerous locations, with 4012 supposedly being capable of being restored to working order. However the tracks must be tested to see if they can handle its weight.
Michael's Trains 