72 hr Prototype Challenge "Mother Nature" ending AUG 25th 2008

[OC Engineer JD]

With Fay causing so much rain and wind, I thought this would be a good topic this week. Other areas of the country can still join in! Sorry for the late posting, but I myself have been getting things ready for the rain and wind.
1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 25th Aug 2008, and will be noted with a "Time's up!" post within the thread.
2. Please use the challenge as a motive to take a new photograph rather than using a photograph that you have taken in the past.
3. Challenges are open to everyone, have fun!!
4. Though not required, commenting on other peoples pictures is encouraged.
5. Only one image per participant so please choose the image carefully.
6. Any posts with images taken before the commencement of the challenge will be deleted.
7. For photos to be eligible they must be taken between the Aug 22rd and Aug 25th 2008.
8. Ensure dates and times on your camera are correct.

I look forward to seeing many contributors, remember this is to encourage all modellers to take a shot of the subject rather than post a photo taken in the past.

[bravogjt]

This Rotary once worked hard to combat Mother Nature's snow storms.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1649/DL_G_Rotary_01_4.jpg

Ben

[OC Engineer JD]

At one time this bridge carried interchange traffic between the NC&StL and the TAG railroads. Now, mother nature is reclaiming this area.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/contests_036.jpg

[Mr. Train]

Seen at ADM plant along the river at Keithburg Illinois The water has went back to the river by now, but click the link below to see just how bad it was.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/100_1877.JPG

Read more about Keithburg, IL Flooding (http://www.galesburg.com/news/x822806077/Keithsburg-residents-assess-flood-damage?view=pop&photo=7)

[inch53]

Wish you folks the best of luck with Fay down south.
A slightly overcast day for this one, of the of PRR [CSX] bridge taken from the inside the Cumberland Road covered bridge over the Embarras River, Greenup IL.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/inch53/013-6.jpg

inch

[mikado]

This NYC bridge abutment in Jeffersonville, In. is slowly being reclaimed. The tracks that used to run underneath are ex PRR, now Louisville & Indiana.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/543/8-24-08_002.jpg

[OC Engineer JD]

Poll has been posted...let the voting start! :)

[NSFan14]

Dang I miss out again!

[Mr. Train]

Dang I miss out again!

Well then see you next time don't forget to vote:thumbs_up:

[HemiAdda2d]

This Rotary once worked hard to combat Mother Nature's snow storms.

Ben

Too cool--where is this beast? Note the absence of wings on this rotary!

[NSFan14]

Well then see you next time don't forget to vote:thumbs_up:
I voted ;)

[bravogjt]

Too cool--where is this beast? Note the absence of wings on this rotary!

Hemi,

It is in Breckenridge, CO near the base of Boreas Pass. Here is a link that I found that gives some information about the display. Rotary Snowplow Park (http://www.allsummitcounty.com/attractions/rotary_snowplow_park.php)

Here is another link that talks about the missing steam engine display that you may also find interesting. Town of Breckenridge - Rotary Snowplow Park & Steam Locomotive - Restored Locomotive No. 111 (http://www.townofbreckenridge.com/index.cfm?d=standard&b=3&c=241&s=1088&p=4495)

Ben

[Mr. Train]

Thanks for all the votes. Given the competition it was a close contest in my mind:tb-wink:

[bravogjt]

Congrats Mr. Train! Your photo was hard to beat.

Ben