Re: What's your all-time favorite n. g. railroad (& loco)?

My dad was a steam guy(he also liked steam boats and traction), so we were exposed to a lot of the end of the steam era. That included the D&RGW NG, but that was secondary to "Steam" in general. After steam was gone here we did some travel, and I was able to visit South Africa in 1977 and 1984. So my two favorite would be (1) South African Steam in Regular Service (3 foot 6 inches), and (2)Rio Grande regular service(and the remaining NG of that railroad).
As for favorite engines it would have to be the South African 25NC 4-8-4's, and any of the Rio Grande K36 and K37's. Today I enjoy vintage Rio Grande, as well as the surviving locos. Here is a vintage shot on the C&TS at Cresco. A lot has changed in this photo-Tank, coaches, and trackside growth, as well as better roadbed today!!!Greg