12-21-2008, 08:03 AM
Since it's a modern layout, you can "justifiably" choose any steamer you want. Just make up the appropriate story... 
I would second Wayne's recommendation of the Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0. Good, solid engine, and pulls well. Plus, you can get it already lettered for Canadian National Railways. Throw in a Tsunami sound decoder and you'd have one sweet engine. I really like mine, although I have yet to add sound to it.
The Bachmann Spectrum 4-6-0 is also a great engine, but maybe smaller than you were thinking?
Andrew
I would second Wayne's recommendation of the Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0. Good, solid engine, and pulls well. Plus, you can get it already lettered for Canadian National Railways. Throw in a Tsunami sound decoder and you'd have one sweet engine. I really like mine, although I have yet to add sound to it.
The Bachmann Spectrum 4-6-0 is also a great engine, but maybe smaller than you were thinking?
Andrew