[lace-chat] Locomotive

2008-06-13 Thread Jean Nathan
Jane wrote: You can also have diesel and electric locomotives, Jean - locomotive refers to the engine, not the fuel that powers it! Yes, I know, but aren't the electric and diesel ones boring! To me locomotive is the romantic steam train, which brings back memories of childhood family

Re: [lace-chat] Locomotive

2008-06-13 Thread Lorri Ferguson
Yes, Jean, that is the way I think of them also. It's been years since I have ridden either kind. Lorri Yes, I know, but aren't the electric and diesel ones boring! To me locomotive is the romantic steam train, which brings back memories of childhood family outings. The electric and diesel

[lace-chat] Locomotive

2008-06-13 Thread Jane Partridge
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Yes, I know, but aren't the electric and diesel ones boring! Actually, I think my inherent dislike of diesel locos is probably half related to Dad's tales of his track laying days - after he came out of the army at the end of

RE: [lace-chat] Locomotive

2008-06-13 Thread Angel Skubic
Oh I love locomotives...I have miniature ones that run on miniature tracks...mine are collectables since they were made when I was a child (and I am NOT young) Mostly Lionel, but I do have have my Grandfather's American Flyer. I am not sure what gauge that is but the Lionel is 027. I want the