I have always been drawn to the transition era that sweet spot where steam and early diesels shared the rails. There’s something fascinating about the contrast: steam locomotives with all their moving parts and character, alongside boxy first-gen diesels in bold, classic liveries. It makes for such a visually rich and dynamic layout.
That said, I have got a soft spot for modern electrics too — there’s a sleek elegance to them, and the engineering is incredible.
How about everyone else? What pulls you in the soot and steam, the diesel growl, or the whisper of overhead wires?
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