So harsh guys...ouch LOL
tsk tsk.....
Nevertheless I am and still remain devoted to Uncle Pete!
I chose UP to model because in MY opinion which I am entitled to... I felt the UP had over history a diverse mix of locos that were unique so I was intrigue with that along with the fact when I resided in Little Rock, AR at one time and I enjoyed railfanning at Jenks shop etc.
As for the fallen flags of the likes of MLW, RI, CNW, SP, DRGW, MKT, and so on I still have tremendous respect for them. If it were not for them the big name railroads wouldnt be big hence BNSF, CSX, UP, and others got where they are from these other great railroads. I dont really look at fallen flags in a negative way but more or less understand that these railroads are the "fabric" that developed what the Big RR are today.
I do not dislike any railroad...um because ah my intrest in trains are universal!
Does that make sense? What I am getting at is.. I like trains darn it! So what ever roads or heralds you support fine. But I think we all can agree on one thing... we like trains?