72 hour challenge "Track" ending Monday 12th March

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 12th March 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.
7. For photos to be eligible they must be taken between the 10th and 12th of March.

[MOPMAN]

Probably but you have to take the pic Sat thru Mon.

[inch53]

Hey we finally got a couple nice days here in ILL. and I got, what I hope is a good photo or two. Now just need to figure out which one to enter.
inch

[THarms77]

REMEMBER!!!!! Only pictures from Sat, Sun, & Mon. Others won't qualify.

[inch53]

Darn it, don't know what the -- I was thinking. Guess I was just happy for a nice warm sunny day. Oh well still got a couple good pics to post else where.
Sad part is rain forecast again for tomorrow, maybe Sun. will be ok

[Stourbridge Lion]

You can always find a topic to post your photographs before/after these contents. A good place to see what topics they might fit into is to check out the "PUN" Topics - A consolidated list... (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=76676) topic.

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[Mr. Train]

You can always find a topic to post your photographs before/after these contents. A good place to see what topics they might fit into is to check out the "PUN" Topics - A consolidated list... (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=76676) topic.

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How about "Didn't make the directors cut" or "Found on the cutting room floor" for photos that don't get in to the contest? You could post photo and why it didn't make the contest and contest name:yes: :no:

[r_i_straw]

I got up early to try some sunrise shots. Well, the weather did not cooperate. This was shot looking east into the rising sun and you would never know it.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/601/IMG_0919.JPG

[HemiAdda2d]

Nice foggy shot! What siding is that?

East of Great Falls, MT are some former Milwaukee Road tracks. Overgrown and weedy, they lay in silence; they are but a remnant of what used to be a major transcontinental competitor:

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

[THarms77]

I'm going out tomorrow to shoot my entry. I have a "million" different places going through my head of good places to shoot. :)

[VVayne]

Great fog shot, makes me not want to take my camera out cause I want to vote for yours:) Like the weeded look too. Maybe I'll get out and see what i can find.

[r_i_straw]

Nice foggy shot! What siding is that?

That is one leg of the Thompsons Wye just west of the Brazos River. That is where all the UFIX coal trains leave the BNSF Galveston Main to go out to the power plant on the old Cane Belt right of way.
Map coordinates:

29.500900, -95.597460

or

+29° 30' 3.24", -95° 35' 50.86"

[Mr. Train]

This siding isn't used anylonger in Chadwick, IL. This siding was used to deliver feed ,coal and loading corn for outbound. Today it is just a memory of the past.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/100_0222b.jpg
Photo by: Barb Imel aka wife of Mr. Train.

[Mr. Train]

you can vote for yourself and others when voting time comes.

[campp]

I didn't have to go far from home for this one. A beautiful warm day, a walk in the park, and my entry. This is Enchanted Island:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1360/Enchanted_Island_track_Mar_2007.JPG

[NSFan14]

Well since my first post did not count i took a different one today!

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1400/3-10-07_001RL1.JPG

[THarms77]

Mr. T
I was hoping for a picture like that on the C&I today but had to settle for a couple "less spectacular" SE of Rochelle. If I had the time I was going to head to Hazelhurst to that old unloading siding for a shot.
GREAT SHOT!!!

[THarms77]

Shot this today in the industrial park of Rochelle IL. Lots of neat industry in this part of the "Hub City" 3203

[Mr. Train]

Great shots all.

[EspeeEngineer]

Heres my track shot. :) The east slope of Homestake Pass, MT looking west up the pass.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/909/DSCN1769.JPG

[mikado]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/543/3-12-07_001.jpg

[Keith]

End of siding. Rails to turnout removed.
Part of storage yard just East of town.


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

[Doug A.]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/652/atsf_panel.jpg

[Colonel]

Ok the challenge is now closed. I have posted the poll for this challenge. Gents you will notice some of the images posted have not been entered into the poll this is because the images were not taken during the designated time of the challenge.

I have deleted all images not in the poll to make it easier for voters.

[inch53]

Ok the challenge is now closed. I have posted the poll for this challenge. Gents you will notice some of the images posted have not been entered into the poll this is because the images were not taken during the designated time of the challenge.

I have deleted all images not in the poll to make it easier for voters.

COLONEL, why was mine removed from the poll????

inch

[Colonel]

Inch yours was removed because the data on the file showed it was taken before the start of the challenge unless I'm mistaken??? The date on the image is shown as 2005/07/15 unless the date on your camera is incorrect???

[inch53]

Inch yours was removed because the data on the file showed it was taken before the start of the challenge unless I'm mistaken??? The date on the image is shown as 2005/07/15 unless the date on your camera is incorrect???

Ok, got the date fixed [I think]. Don't know why it didn't show up with the last two contest.

[Colonel]

Inch I'm at work at the moment but when i get home ill try and reinstate into the poll

[inch53]

Inch I'm at work at the moment but when i get home ill try and reinstate into the poll

Colonel, don't worry bout it to much. I just wondered where it went

inch

[VVayne]

guess i should take the time to set the date on my camera huh? woops, guess I'll just cast my vote and try again next time. nice pictures all:)

[Colonel]

Here is Inch's image

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/102_1773.JPG

[Colonel]

guess i should take the time to set the date on my camera huh? woops, guess I'll just cast my vote and try again next time. nice pictures all:)

Wayne,

If you would like to repost the image I'll add it too the poll

[Colonel]

I have also added Doofus image although posted late it was taken during the challenge period

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1432/2007_0312WheelsandRails0051.JPG

[HemiAdda2d]

A very impressive showing--great job, all!

[Stourbridge Lion]

I have also added Doofus image although posted late it was taken during the challenge period

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1432/2007_0312WheelsandRails0051.JPG

Sadly I can't vote for this since I already had voted before these images were included into the list

:sad: :sad: :sad:

[HemiAdda2d]

I have also added Doofus image although posted late it was taken during the challenge period

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1432/2007_0312WheelsandRails0051.JPG


Too bad I already voted! Going to be a tough vote...

[Mr. Train]

Too bad I already voted! Going to be a tough vote...

Your posts will be his add on vote:thumbs_up:

[Mr. Train]

32 votes:thumbs_up: keep them votes coming let's see 50-votes this week.

My wife wants to vote for the guy walking the tracks. Ya she is not a member and the guy walking the track didn't make the cut.:cry:

[VVayne]

Right on, thanks Colonel. And next time I'll make sure the date on my camera is set:) So here it is again. Thanks Mrs. Train for the "vote":)http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/waynes_0761.jpg

[MOPMAN]

I'm glad you guys reminded me of the date setting on thte camera. I'll be sure to check it before I shoot "competitive" pics. Nice job all. I'm glad I waited for all the postings.

[Mr. Train]

36 votes and still counting are we going to see 50 by monday?:worried:

[Mr. Train]

38 votes and still counting are we going to see 50 by monday?:worried:
Get in your votes, today is the last day:sad:

[Colonel]

and a new challenge this weekend

[HemiAdda2d]

and a new challenge this weekend

I'll be ready!:thumbs_up: :thumbs_up:

[NSFan14]

and a new challenge this weekend
I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

[r_i_straw]

I will probably have to pass on this one as I will not have access to the site this weekend. I may be able to vote next week.:teeth:

[campp]

I can't wait for the new challenge, will be out there, railfanning two different days this week.

[HemiAdda2d]

Congrats to this week's winner, Russell Straw--you gave us all a good run for our money!

[Colonel]

Wow the closest challenge yet congrats Russell.

If any body has some ideas for future challenge subjects can you please pm me with your suggestion.

[campp]

Congrats Russell!

Marshall (EspeeEngineer), I really liked your photo also.

Everyone be sure to send Colonel any ideas you have.

[r_i_straw]

Congrats to this week's winner, Russell Straw--you gave us all a good run for our money!
Thanks everyone, after pulling out to a big lead, the Hemi about passed me. Photo finish? Ooooo, such a pun.

[HemiAdda2d]

Photo finish, eh?
*Groan.....* :p;)
These challenges get better by the week! I can hardly wait till the next!

[Keith]

Look foward to upcoming challenges. Probably will not bother joining.
But, there's been some great photos. Congrats to the winners!