72 hour modelling challenge "Locomotive" ending Monday 11th June 2007

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 11th 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 9th and 11th of June 2007.
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.

[Colonel]

Here is my entry a custom painted Demo SD45. This was painted by Dave Morse and was one of my first locomotives I purchased. It doesn't get run very often by I brought it out for this challenge

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/690/IMGP1132.JPG

[OC Engineer JD]

Nice!! That has always been a favorite paint scheme of mine. :)

[Flash Blackman]

Heh, heh...Here's my favorite paint scheme: Dirt!! :omg:

SP8480 and friends await the next assignment.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/SD40SP8480-01.JPG

[r_i_straw]

Here is an old Athern "Blue Box" F7 that I repainted to run on the HO layout at the Rosenberg Railraod Museum.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/660/IMG_1359.JPG

[Cleggie]

Nice shot of the F unit Russ, like it. Nicely weathered espee Flash. I also like the GE Demo Colonel, good stuff.

Here's some thing a little different. I opened the curtain a bit and turned out the light to snap UP 9440 heading around the wye early morning with the sun glinting on the glass.


http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/railfan_012.jpg

[Scott Stutzman]

Southern Pacific 7344 SD40R headed to California with another long lumber drag.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/968/Models_6-09-07_001r.jpg

[SecretWeapon]

If I have to use something that's new & never seen before,I'm limited to this engine. Its one of the last ones I'd done before I got too sick. I just happen to take its picture last week while up at the layout.Its a P-42,not a PL-42-AC. I did it as a fantasy scheme,little did I know........
NJT just acquired 4 P-42's from Slamtrak for the new NY-AC service.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/511/DSC00574.JPG

[HemiAdda2d]

With a westbound auto service train in the clear holding the main, D&RGW 3802 glides carefully downgrade at Plain, CO, while GP30 # 3027 waits in the house track with section crew cars:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1050/contest_3802.jpg

[river_eagle]

custom painted Kato SD70 "Building America" Scheme
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/river_eagle/N-Scale/contest/N_LOCO008.jpg

[Colonel]

Awesome photo River that's going to be hard to beat

[river_eagle]

Awesome photo River that's going to be hard to beat
check the weekend photo thread to see how difficult a decision I had to pick one! :D

[Cleggie]

check the weekend photo thread to see how difficult a decision I had to pick one! :D


All really class photos river_eagle, but I think you chose the best one, chatches my vote so far. Excellent work, well done.:thumbs_up::thumbs_up::thumbs_up:

[r_i_straw]

I opened the curtain a bit and turned out the light to snap UP 9440 heading around the wye early morning with the sun glinting on the glass. With the prototype, low light situation can make for a dramatic shot. It is always fun to try to achieve that with a model. Looks like you were successful.

[r_i_straw]

Southern Pacific 7344 SD40R headed to California with another long lumber drag.
Nothing says Southern Pacific quite like a consist of various unwashed six axle locomotives. Well done.

[Scott Stutzman]

We have some great entries so far! Let's keep them coming!

[Tim Loutzenhiser]

It's October 1950, and these brand new C&O F7s are hauling black diamonds through the New River Subdivision in West Virginia.
These began as Bachmann B&O F units. Paint by Polly Scale, decals by Microscale. 5 chime horns are from Sunrise Enterprises. Number boards were printed on my inkjet printer.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/511/P6100412a.JPG

[Mr. Train]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/BN_2085-4.jpg

Mr. Train's entry photo taken by Mrs. Train. And for the record the tank car is empty.

[NWILMRR]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1494/Rock_River_208.jpg

Home road engine. May the best photo win

[Grey One]

Well, I was not going to get votes on my modeling or photographic skills so I had to go with this little gem Rrrr gave me for Christmas.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1113/Smiley_From_Rrrr.jpg

[OC Engineer JD]

For my entry, how about two of the biggest diesel locomotives made. :)
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/735/N_Models_515.jpg

[Steve F]

Fireman checks Pilot wheel

[MRL]

A UP C30-7 Exiting the tunnel while a freight passes above.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/2007_0711UP_Pic_40037.JPG

[doofus]

The switch engine and crew heading in for lunch.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/740/2007_0711Dad_SW120041.JPG

[Colonel]

The challenge is now closed poll to be posted shortly, thanks to all those who participated.

[Colonel]

Poll has been posted I have change the poll to one vote per person

[OC Engineer JD]

Off to a great close race already! :)

[Mr. Train]

Keep those votes comming we all like to see a close vote count right down to the end:thumbs_up::thumbs_up:

[N_S_L]

my vote is in :thumbs_up:

[Mr. Train]

Get in your vote it looks like a photo finish for first place good thing there is still time for some of us others:embarassed:

[Colonel]

Wow very close voting so far, only a few more days to go.

[NWILMRR]

Wow very close voting so far, only a few more days to go.
Ya what he said 40 votes and it's getting close to the wire vote now before its to late.

[OC Engineer JD]

This is VERY close! WOW!

[HemiAdda2d]

Very close vote--on a side note, I'm surprised someone voted for my plywood scenery shot of #3802.... ;)

[r_i_straw]

I'm surprised someone voted for my plywood scenery shot of #3802.... ;)Hey, its a cool engine.http://www.trainboard.com/tbsmiles/100.gif

[HemiAdda2d]

I have to agree, but there's some stiff competition! ;)

[river_eagle]

three way tie for first!!!, it's so close because those espee guys all "washed" their locos before the pics!!!! :D

[OC Engineer JD]

LOL!! Thats a good one!!!! :);)

[r_i_straw]

Had Flash washed his better it could be an even tighter race.

[OC Engineer JD]

Come on Flash! :)

[Flash Blackman]

No worries! I'll go to the model RR club tonight, get a bunch of guys to sign up, etc...

Just a joke, of course! :o

[Colonel]

Hmmm this is a first for all challenges, I'm open for suggestions but I'm thinking of a new poll with the final 3 what do you think?

[HemiAdda2d]

New poll! Posting the images into a new thread with the poll would be benficial.:lightbulb:

[campp]

Yes, agreed, a runoff. Maybe three days or so.

[Mr. Train]

What a race a triple tie for first place and a two way tie for last place. I never win the top spot now I have to share the bottom spot. At least I in good company. :teeth:The very same model railroad club I belong to LOL.
:thumbs_up:Good job to the top vote getters.

[river_eagle]

works for me, I can't fit all three on the next mag. cover coming up this weekend.

[Scott Stutzman]

Wow! a three way tie. A runoff works for me too!

[OC Engineer JD]

A three way tie with an SP, a UP, and an SP and UP photo! LOL:)

[MOPMAN]

I'll vote for a runoff of the top three.

[Colonel]

Here is a link to the new poll

Tied Poll (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?p=406680#post406680)