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Re: (erielack) New NJT locos

Chris,

I don't think reliability and esthetics are necessarily mutually
exclusive characteristics. If you look on Alstom's web site they do
actually produce several very pleasing designs. One thing that is
apparent is that the PRIMA platform is to this point, a freight
platform, at least according to all the units they themselves have
listed as being sold so far.

Obviously esthetics are subjective but a GG-1 still looks mighty good to
me today. Now an Aero-Train or one of the original Zephyrs, yes they do
seem just a tad dated. E's and FA's I think are much more timeless.

As for lamenting there passing I think it will be from a nostalgic point
of view rather than regretting the passing of an attractive design. Too
bad Raymond or Henry haven't been reincarnated. :)

But alas, this is truly a subjective issue. I just happen to find myself
in one of those rare moments when I agree with the majority.

Regards,

Will Shultz

Chris Thurner wrote:
> 
> Listers:
> 
> I'm a latecomer to the discussion on this particular topic, but I'm going to
> be unpopular, as I feel the same way Schuyler does, I like the new locos and
> I have also liked the F59's and believe it or not, the GE Genesis series
> (OH! I can feel the flamethrowers igniting as I speak!).
> 
> Don't get me wrong, I like the E, F, FA and PA series, very much actually.
> I liked the DL109's, the Erie builts and the C Liners too.
> 
> This is a different era.  Let's see something new.  I also believe in the
> future we will lament the passing of these (or at least most of these)
> locos.
> 
> Also, how would everyone feel (especially those who are NJT commuters), if
> these locos pulled and had the operational reliability of the FA/PA's?
> 
> Given that these purchases involve a lot of public (i.e. tax) $, lets have
> locos that are functional and reliable first, then worry about aesthetics
> later, particularly those cosmetic attributes that increase the price
> significantly (and provide no return on invested $).  In other words, give
> me a dependable, reliable econobox that can pull, than a sleek expensive one
> that breaks down all the time, particularly if I'm depending on them to get
> me from point A to point B.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Chris
> 
> Christopher R. Thurner
> Adelphia Communications
> One North Main Street
> Coudersport, PA 16915
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