72 hour challenge "My Favorite RailFan Spot" ending Monday 4th June 2007

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 4th June 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 1st and 4th June 2007.
8. Ensure dates and times on your camera are correct.
9. See All time Challenge Topic (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=87660)

[HemiAdda2d]

With the price of gas, I won't be posting any Marias or Pullan Pass shots... I have an idea or two for this one; hopefully the weather cooperates!!

[doofus]

Oh the possibilities.......................http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Keith]

And with a trip departure to Grand Junction tomorrow morning, I'll have a few new places to explore while out that way. Taking a couples days from work, plus my usual weekend, and the folks and I are heading to Grand Junction for 4 days.

Plus, this will give me some ideas for future trips, since I have nver been to Grand Junction. Been through, on the way to Fruita, with a friend, but that was 10-12 years ago!

Think I'd best get to bed for the "night" pretty quick.

[HemiAdda2d]

Pst, Keith...
*whispers* There's a really sweet shot near Radium from atop the hill near Tunnel 42......
Oh, wait, did I say that out loud? ;)

[OC Engineer JD]

My favorite Railfan spot has been gone for years.:(

[campp]

I was at mine two weeks ago, and can't afford to revisit so soon. :(
Maybe I'll go for my favorite local spot.

[mikado]

Boy this is easy. My Barco lounger and my Pentrex vidios.
O K, wheres my camera

[NSFan14]

Boy this is easy. My Barco lounger and my Pentrex vidios.
O K, wheres my camera
Ummm hold up!! You have to wait till the weekend when I get there and then "WE WILL" go!

[friscobob]

I have so many spots to choose from that no one spot stands out as an all-time favorite, but..........should I get it uploaded in time, I have two in mind, one real close and one a bit further away..........the latter became my favorite after another spot was closed off to railfans and covered over with concrete (sorta)..........hmm.........

[Alaska GP49]

This is tough. So many great places. Hemi, how do you narrow down the Moffat to your favorite spot. I am guessing you would head to Tunnel 27?! Maybe I should sneak into the South Draw?

[HemiAdda2d]

That T27 shot we bagged the coal train at last light this last trip was in perfect skies. 12 times out of 13, the skies are/were heavily overcast at that hour.. I would go for a morning shot at T2-8. The light is nearly guaranteed all morning. Except the last time we visited at first light.. Ugh. Weather! :p I would shoot for Tunnel 7, personally.
If the skies are overcast in the morning, a shot in deep shadow (a nice shot at Tunnel 19 comes to mind) nearly anywhere is possible, so long as the sky is kept out of the field of view. It won't be spectacular, likely.

[Mr. Train]

See below for real entry
Where are all thoes great photos?

[MRL]

Boy this is easy. My Barco lounger and my Pentrex vidios.
O K, wheres my camera


cool!!!http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/images/icons/icon6.gif http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/images/icons/icon6.gif http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/images/icons/icon6.gif

[Shaun]

I was at mine two weeks ago, and can't afford to revisit so soon. :(
Maybe I'll go for my favorite local spot.
Steve
At least you are in the same STATE, would mean a 1,600 mile trip for me to get there:cry:

[campp]

Steve
At least you are in the same STATE, would mean a 1,600 mile trip for me to get there:cry:

But it would be worth the trip Shaun!

[Shaun]

But it would be worth the trip Shaun!
It always is!!!!:teeth:

[mikado]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/SANY0006R.JPG

My favorite railfan spot is my recliner and watching some videos :teeth:

[Mr. Train]

View from the look out point at Palasides State Park just north of Savanna IL. You can see my rail images album for more photos from this view point.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/100_03271.JPG

[Steve Brown]

Pulled post not did not read the rules. Every one else great work thanks for posting!
Steve

[Mr. Train]

Pulled post not did not read the rules. Every one else great work thanks for posting!
Steve

Those darn rules. :embarassed:Steve, I been there done that and got a tongue lashing for not reading the rules. Make sure you come back again and join us.

[Tim Loutzenhiser]

OK - here's my entry - sure ain't much! I shot this today off my deck - the CSX Fremont Subdivision runs through my back yard:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/519/052007_133a.jpg

[Steve Brown]

Whew, made it. Well had to play hookie from work today. Here is a shot from Greenland. Not the best light today or the best consist but since I have not fired off a shot in more than a few weeks here it is for your enjoyment a full load of UFIX coal heading south with a good'ole SD70MAC 8954 on point. I always seem to get birds in these shots also.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1362/8954tb.jpg

[BuddyBurton]

Sperry Rail Truck #904 had some track time to do some testing at CP Wilmore as he comes by the old feed mill. Wilmore is my favorite spot to railfan and is only 5 miles from the apartment.

Friday June 1, 2007-Wilmore, KY-NS Central Division 1st Dst CNOTP

[friscobob]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1157/100_2133_edited.jpg

Southbound Heartland Flyer passing thru Saginaw Interlocker en route to its Ft. Worth destination. Train will later head north to Oklahoma City, OK stopping at Gainesville, Ardmore, Pauls Valley and Norman on BNSF's ex-Santa Fe main.

[MRL]

The DP on a coal train rumbles through a switch.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/742/2007_0702Jane_6-2-070049.JPG

[r_i_straw]

I wish I could be watching trains from any of these places shown so far. Unfortunatly I have been too busy with family matters for the last few days to get out and photograph my usual haunts. I am in Carrollton, Texas right now away from my computer and means to upload any images. Good luck on your enteries everyone.

[doofus]

No trains were out at this time, so this was all I could bag. The sunset.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1432/2007_0604Dark_Minatare0095.JPG

[txronharris]

No trains were out at this time, so this was all I could bag. The sunset.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1432/2007_0604Dark_Minatare0095.JPG


Sometimes "no trains" makes for a better shot. Cool photo.

[Keith]

Gonna be sitting this one out also.
Have not had the chance to check
the photos taken during short vacation
the last 4 days. Have seen some nice pics agaiin
this time. Gonna be interesting to cast my vote(s).
Good luck to all who entered!!

[Colonel]

The challenge is now closed

[Mr. Train]

Whew (<used interjectionally chiefly to express amazement) and I thought no one was going to join me in the contest. Got some great photos to pick from.:thumbs_up:

[inch53]

another good batch of photos to choose from.
None from me this round, couldn't get out to my spot, darn arthuritis

[HemiAdda2d]

Sometimes "no trains" makes for a better shot. Cool photo.

If that's the case, you should see my collection of empty tunnel portal shots! :p;)

[stewarttrains98]

Tim, you need to clear out all the vegatation, if I lived that close to the tracks I would love it. or at least clear a section where you can get good pics

[friscobob]

I wish I could clear out the vegetation between my motel room and the CSX min in Cordele, but I didn't bring a chainsaw with me ( about 30 yards'thick of trees). Plus, someone would be kinda upset.

[Mr. Train]

I wish I could clear out the vegetation between my motel room and the CSX min in Cordele, but I didn't bring a chainsaw with me ( about 30 yards'thick of trees). Plus, someone would be kinda upset.
Vegetation huh my daughter just moved into a apartment with a big front window and the IC&E main a block away. The first train I heard I ran to the window to look and some one built a building right there is the way. :lightbulb:I said "could we get some one to move that building". She said "dad that is the fire department." :cry:

[Mr. Train]

so this was all I could bag.


Look who's in first place with 2/3's of the vote "Mr this is all I could bag". Good job with the photo there:thumbs_up:, just goes to show we just do this for fun because you just never know.:shade:

[THarms77]

Great Story Mr. T!!! I have a similiar problem at my house. I COULD be eating dinner and watch trains on the CN, but when spring comes all the leaves block my view. I could go chop down all the small trees but it's on the other side of my fence. I'm not sure who owns the "land of trees."

Tim
P.S My vote is cast!!!!

[Colonel]

congratulations doofus on winning this challenge.

[Mr. Train]

Congratulations doofus on winning :thumbs_up:
Ya what he said. I some how knew it was over when I seen your photo. Good job caching the moment. Thanks to all the votes that put me in second place I had a tuff time picking a photo. You can see the ones I didn't pick in my album.