72 hour challenge "Signals" ending Monday 26th February

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 26th February 2007, 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.

[LADiver]

OK what are the pictures of? Just Signals?

[Doug A.]

I'm guessing they can be whatever your creative interpretation of "Signals" is. Could be a lone signal in the middle of the desert somewhere, could be a train flying through an interlocking...just get creative!

I think I'll actually be able to participate in this one, looking forward to it.

[campp]

Dang, shot some really good signals yesterday, but they don't qualify :no:

[MOPMAN]

Who said you didn't shoot them today ;)

[campp]

The EXIF info would trip me up! :angel:

[HemiAdda2d]

I wonder what kind of signal action I can find in Great Falls? There's not much, to my knowledge....

[Colonel]

Doug is correct the challenge is about including a signal in your photo but it doesn't have to be specifically about the signal.

I will also have the opportunity to enter this one as I will be working out on site tomorrow so hopefully I will be able to get a few shots.

[HemiAdda2d]

Cool beans! I have some ideas now....

[Mr. Train]

May the best photo win and who is going to be first to post Hmmmm......

[Doug A.]

Great, been sunny all week and now a stupid front moved through...looks like a Sunday shot at best now.

This really IS a challenge!

So, 12:00 midnight Monday is actually one minute past 11:59 Sunday evening, right? Or can we take pictures all day Monday, too?

EDIT: Nevermind, I just noticed last week's closed after 3am on Tuesday so that answers my question.

[LADiver]

Jeremy head up to Shelby, that massive 5 set bridge is cool at the west end.

[Doug A.]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/653/signals_at_treyard1.jpg

An early morning fog mutes the already drury winter landscape, sans a trio of red signals protecting trackage toward downtown Dallas. Alongside, a commuter trainset and a string of RDC's await potential assignment from their lair within Trinity Railway Express' Rock Island Yard.

[HemiAdda2d]

That's a tough act to follow, Doug!

River Drive and Giant Springs Rd, Great Falls, MT:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/958/crossing_1.jpg

[r_i_straw]

So may photos today. Oh well, I closed my eyes and picked one. ;)
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/601/IMG_0840.JPG

[Mr. Train]

Good job every one:thumbs_up:
I was just checking out the compition before I go out in the snow storm to see what I can find:shade:

[LADiver]

Russel that is the Rossenberg musuem isn't it. Thats were I go when I am in Texas. Thanks for the warm fuzzy this morning.

[mikado]

Just a small position light signal. But it still protects trains. As far south as you could go on the L & I railroad.
Near Louisville Union Station in Louisville,KY



http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/2-24-07_007.jpg

[r_i_straw]

Russel that is the Rossenberg musuem isn't it. Yup. If you ever want a guided tour, just let me know. I about live there. :teeth:

[Doug A.]

Great pics fellas. Hemi, THAT is what you would call a BIG SKY...great color.

[Stourbridge Lion]

:shade: :shade: :shade: :shade:

[Colonel]

Some great shots here is my contribution

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/556/Picture_0762.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/556/Picture_0761.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Wow, Paul, you definitely do not want to stand on top of an excess-height car in that district!
Thanks, Doug, there is a great reason this is the Big Sky State!

[Mr. Train]

One with a swish and one with out and then there is the CSX nosing into the photo. What you don't see is the UP running behind the CSX. This is a road crossing on the west edge of Chadwick Illinois on the BNSF main line. Some call it the C&I, a name from way back.


http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/100_0214.JPG

[NSFan14]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Signalchallenge.JPG

[Stourbridge Lion]

Don't forget that we also have a topic "Gimmie a SIGNAL! (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=74008)" where you can post all your shots as well after this contest is over.

:lightbulb: :lightbulb: :lightbulb: :lightbulb:

[inch53]

Great photos posted so far
I did get lucky yesterday and got some photos before the wind and rain set in for the day.
This was the best I think, CSX #5224 at a crossing [S. Main] in down town Casey, IL.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/inch53/102_1725.jpg

Been trying to catch one there for a year or so.

inch

[Keith]

After I locate the cable that connects camera to computer, I'll upload my entry for this week. And after I get some much needed sleep!
Just after 7:20PM, and I've been going since 8:30PM LAST night!

[rush2ny]

I haven't been here for a while so I only discovered this thread earlier today. Here is what I could muster up in that short time frame:

http://hometown.aol.com/rush2ny/signal1.jpg

Russ

[Stourbridge Lion]

:) :) :) :)

[Doug A.]

Just wanted to bump this up as a reminder for the group to grab your camera this afternoon/evening and try to get an entry in!

[sd40]

Feb. 20, 2007, A GEVO 70M GEVO 70M consist leading that stacker past dual red signals at the crossovers west of Ogden, Iowa.

R.S.

[Mr. Train]

Feb. 20, 2007, A GEVO 70M GEVO 70M consist leading that stacker past dual red signals at the crossovers west of Ogden, Iowa.

R.S.
Nice catch. The only dual signals by me were to far to drive in the freezing rain and snow we were having Sunday:cry:

[Keith]

Found close to La Salle, Co. depot Sunday.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/IMG_0175.jpg

Never heard anything that said singals HAD to actually work! :teeth:
So, I enter this pic. :p

[Shaun]

Great photos posted so far
I did get lucky yesterday and got some photos before the wind and rain set in for the day.
This was the best I think, CSX #5224 at a crossing [S. Main] in down town Casey, IL.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/inch53/102_1725.jpg

Been trying to catch one there for a year or so.

inch
CASEY?????
Inch, what part of Ill. are you in?
My parents are from the Casey/Greenup area. Spent many days sitting in the grandstand at the Cumberland Co. Fairgrounds watching the parade on that route back in the old PC/CR days when it was still a double track . Never knew what you would see in those days

[Colonel]

The challenge is now closed

[Colonel]

Feb. 20, 2007, A GEVO 70M GEVO 70M consist leading that stacker past dual red signals at the crossovers west of Ogden, Iowa.

R.S.

sorry SD40 I was unable to include this photo in the challenge as it was taken before the challenge date. I do think its a great shot though.

[Mr. Train]

The challenge is now closed

6 votes over night and already we have a leader pulling out front. But then we need more voters so keep those votes coming in. There is some great photos here its tough to pick.

[HemiAdda2d]

Russ,
Welcome back--long time, no see!
What is that thing? Its heritage?
I haven't been here for a while so I only discovered this thread earlier today. Here is what I could muster up in that short time frame:

http://hometown.aol.com/rush2ny/signal1.jpg

Russ

[campp]

Nice variations in all the photos. Good job, all!
Hopefully next time I can include one.

[r_i_straw]

Feb. 20, 2007, A GEVO 70M GEVO 70M consist leading that stacker past dual red signals at the crossovers west of Ogden, Iowa.

R.S.
How come this one is not in the poll?

[okane]

Russell

Probably because it is a thumbnail and Paul may have missed it, I will send him a P.M.

[wurlitzer153]

How come this one is not in the poll?

It was taken before the challenge started. See Colonel's post above.

And Hemi, I think that's a subway or similar light rail signal.

[SP 9811]

Great shots everybody! Still hoping for a fallen flags photo contest.

[Stourbridge Lion]

Looks like we are starting to see more votes across the images then we saw earlier in this contest.

Nice work all!!!!!!!

[Colonel]

Great shots everybody! Still hoping for a fallen flags photo contest.

Sorry Thom I havent had much time of late but can you referesh me on what you are proposing????

[SP 9811]

Was just thinking about maybe a contest just like this one with the recent shots, but only with older/fallen flag shots. The same topics could be used. Loads, signals, etc.
But I don't know how many would participate in such a contest.


Sorry Thom I havent had much time of late but can you referesh me on what you are proposing????

[NSFan14]

Was just thinking about maybe a contest just like this one with the recent shots, but only with older/fallen flag shots. The same topics could be used. Loads, signals, etc.
But I don't know how many would participate in such a contest.
My dad might but i have no idea. Do you even take new pictures beside SP?

[SP 9811]

no, just SP :teeth::thumbs_up:

My dad might but i have no idea. Do you even take new pictures beside SP?

[NSFan14]

no, just SP :teeth::thumbs_up:
Well if i see a EX-SP around here ill be sure to shoot it for you. Ok:thumbs_up: :teeth:

[SP 9811]

cool! sounds good:thumbs_up:

[NSFan14]

Thom i sent you a PM with a pic. in it. I was looking thru my photos and found that picture.

[Doug A.]

EDIT: Nevermind...noticed mention on the last challenge about voting for multiples. Didn't pay attention on my voting I guess...kinda stinks because there were two that I was wavering back and forth on. Oh well.

BTW, I like the idea of the fallen flags. I'm assuming you mean basically the same format (new photo taken within the 72 hours) but the subject has to include a FF loco, rolling stock, etc.... correct? I saw a nice clean Frisco covered hopper the other day that I want to try to get a shot of. (it was kinda hidden) Also some decent Cotton Belt locos around still. Good stuff...this is like turning railfanning into a sport. I LIKE it.

[inch53]

CASEY?????
Inch, what part of Ill. are you in?
My parents are from the Casey/Greenup area. Spent many days sitting in the grandstand at the Cumberland Co. Fairgrounds watching the parade on that route back in the old PC/CR days when it was still a double track . Never knew what you would see in those days

Shaun,
Welive just outside of Martinsville off the old PRR Vandailla line and the wife works in Casey. We also get over to Greenup some too.
You still never know what you'll see, mostly CSX and UP power, plus a bit of everthing else running the rails.
I know where you live, but it's been a good while since been up that way.
inch

[SP 9811]

BTW, I like the idea of the fallen flags. I'm assuming you mean basically the same format (new photo taken within the 72 hours) but the subject has to include a FF loco, rolling stock, etc.... correct? I saw a nice clean Frisco covered hopper the other day that I want to try to get a shot of. (it was kinda hidden) Also some decent Cotton Belt locos around still. Good stuff...this is like turning railfanning into a sport. I LIKE it.

Doug
Yep thats the basic idea, but mainly with photos taken when the railroad was still in service. But yeah, a recent pic of a fallen flag loco or car sounds good to.
Thom

[SP 9811]

Thom i sent you a PM with a pic. in it. I was looking thru my photos and found that picture.

Thanks NS! looks good!

[NSFan14]

Thanks NS! looks good!
No problem

[Colonel]

Doug
Yep thats the basic idea, but mainly with photos taken when the railroad was still in service. But yeah, a recent pic of a fallen flag loco or car sounds good to.
Thom

Thom,

Let me get this straight the challenge would be to post a pic of a fallen flags subject, the photo would not be recent but one taken at the time??

[Mr. Train]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug A. http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?p=373706#post373706)

BTW, I like the idea of the fallen flags. I'm assuming you mean basically the same format (new photo taken within the 72 hours) but the subject has to include a FF loco, rolling stock, etc.... correct? I saw a nice clean Frisco covered hopper the other day that I want to try to get a shot of. (it was kinda hidden) Also some decent Cotton Belt locos around still. Good stuff...this is like turning railfanning into a sport. I LIKE it.


Yep thats the basic idea, but mainly with photos taken when the railroad was still in service. But yeah, a recent pic of a fallen flag loco or car sounds good to.
Thom

Thom,

Let me get this straight the challenge would be to post a pic of a fallen flags subject, the photo would not be recent but one taken at the time??

Colonel,
sounds like two different contest
First old photos of when the Fallen flag was in service for those members with photos older then me,
Second new photos of fallen flags taken today of equipment still in service.
:lightbulb:

[SP 9811]

yes, like... "heres a pic of a flatcar carrying pipe on a SP train in 1980" etc, this pic could be in a "loads" contest. It could be just like the contest now, just with old pics.
I kinda want to get our fallen flag pics shown more to maybe spark some more interest in the fallen flag section of the board.

[campp]

Other contests are fine and dandy. I prefer we not dilute the "Challenge" - - I really like the concept of the 72-hour window to get off the couch and snap fresh pictures. Call any contest with old photos a "Post Your Best xxxxxx".

[Doug A.]

Other contests are fine and dandy. I prefer we not dilute the "Challenge" - - I really like the concept of the 72-hour window to get off the couch and snap fresh pictures. Call any contest with old photos a "Post Your Best xxxxxx".

I agree, this one's got "mo" so let's try to keep it rolling. :thumbs_up:

[SP 9811]

Call any contest with old photos a "Post Your Best xxxxxx".

campp
Your idea sounds good, the "post your best". Seeing fallen flag shots in any contest sounds good to me. Not to take anything away from the 72 hour challenge.

[Stourbridge Lion]

... and Doag is hold on with 48.28% of the vote so far!

:thumbs_up: :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up:

[Mr. Train]

Other contests are fine and dandy. I prefer we not dilute the "Challenge" - - I really like the concept of the 72-hour window to get off the couch and snap fresh pictures. Call any contest with old photos a "Post Your Best xxxxxx".

Now there is an idea 72-hours "Post your best photo"

29 votes so far
we need more votes keep them coming VOTE NOW:thumbs_up:

[Mr. Train]

34 votes
we need more votes keep them coming VOTE NOW before its to late:thumbs_up:

[Mr. Train]

:omg: 39 Votes so far Come on members there is still time to vote on your favorite

[Mr. Train]

42 votes can we see 50 before the end of the day?:yes:
Get your votes in:thumbs_up:

[Colonel]

The poll is now closed and I declare Doug the winner, congratulations Doug.

I see there were 1400 views of this topic so it is definitely a success. I will post a new challenge this Thursday

[inch53]

Congrads Doug on the win,it is a good photo
Lousy weather again forecast for this weekend challenge, rain Fri, Sat, into Sunday and some of the grandkids coming too. So, photo time for me will be thin

[campp]

Congratulations Doug, great job!
Looking forward to the next Challenge, Colonel.

[Mr. Train]

Congratulation to Doug and Hemi for wining first and second place and to all the rest of you nice photos.

My wife said "I told you to use the other photo" I hate it when she is right.:cry:

[MOPMAN]

Great job Doug. As Hemi said that was a tough act to follow.

[Doug A.]

Thanks guys for all the good comments. There were a bunch of good entries and I'm appreciative of the votes and the win.

I have to say I think this is a really fun format. It's actually got me kinda excited about railfanning again.

BTW, in case anyone is curious, I was NOT standing on the tracks taking this picture. I was actually at a grade crossing, in my Tahoe, no traffic, and I only semi-stopped long enough to fire off that one shot and I was rolling again. I was actually kinda bummed, as normally the (approach-lit) signals on the other end of the yard as well as at the West Irving TRE station (not visible at the top of the hill in the photo) are illuminated making for what could have been a much more "signal-esque" photo.