The Alco PA

[Robert]

I prefer FM since it's such an odd dog. It was always Chevy btw.

Robert

[Dennis Holler]

So was EMD Chevy or Ford?

[2railjon]

No, Alco would have been American Motors. The company that brought you the Matador and Pacer.

[Tom Dempsey]

Actually ALCo would be Studebaker and Baldwin would be Packard.

[bob turner]

Well, they are posting excellent photos over there. The ATSF does not exhibit the highbrow that Sarge and I noticed. Worth a look - there are only maybe three threads showing at the moment, but their artistry with a camera is worthy.

[E7]

Kind of like do you prefer Ford or Chevy..... EMD or Alco or later on GE...Maybe FM could be your Mopar..

When it comes to styling, it's pretty much subjective (to me) and I don't judge based on the builder. All have done some things I like, and some I don't care for so much. It's the old "one man's meat is another man's poison kind of thing. I DON't think any less of Bill or Bob because they find PA's pleasing to their eyes. What they like is simply what they like. I do reserve the right to disagree. It is (as Bob is fond of saying) opinion and nothing more. I also reserve the right to change my mind, but I don't think that will happen anytime soon with PA's.

Rich

[Dennis Holler]

Rich, I totally agree, but was having some fun. I love that goofy 2 stroke EMD and always will. Love the way they sound etc. Nothing wrong with an Alco though for sure. Who likes what is a good topic for a few beers somewhere.