Re: Whats your fav loco?

[Chris Brownbill <cbrnbill@enternet.com.au>]

What about the NSWGR 44 class?

For me they took a bit of getting used to, but eventually they won me over. 
Even running No 2 end first they have a classic shape - and boy can they smoke! 
The clincher was when I was told that they are made of wood - and sure enough
the next time I saw one I knocked on a side panel and whaddya know - plyboard!

Mark wrote:
> 
> As a youngster , living country victoria, i remember the sight and sound of
> the old C class thundering up islington bank, multiple units etc,
> Got to be the old day i guess, eh, times change i suppose but anyway,can
> amyone also post there fav times as a youngster rail fan.
> bring back the old rail action , i wish??? LOL.
> mark