72 hour challenge "Curves" ending Monday 2nd July 2007

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 2nd July 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 29th June and 2nd July 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)

[Mr. Train]

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

Can't drive it in, bend it over and call it a day :shade:

[Grey One]

This will be another toughie.
Thank you.

[THarms77]

Mr. T,
You have a nice curve 3 blocks from your house. Or are you going to head to Palasades (sp?)?

I'll be in Missouri along the Marceline Sub just outside KC.

Tim

[Scott Stutzman]

A sweeping curve bracketed by tunnels near Lyle,Washington.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/968/The_Gorge_6-29-2007_Lyle_WA.jpg

[Colonel]

Wow that's a beautiful shot and its going to be hard to beat :D

[THarms77]

WOW!!! I don't think a midwest shot will hold a stick to that picture! Great shot Scott!

[HemiAdda2d]

Tunnels... I think he has my vote! :)

Hmmmmmmmmm.... I need to get out more often...

[Steve F]

A sweeping curve bracketed by tunnels near Lyle,Washington.

What a gorgeous picture Scott.

[Steve F]

Horizontal AND Vertical.

[Alaska GP49]

This turned out to be more of a grab shot than I would have liked. Here the Ski Train cruises down grade approaching West Tolland.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Photo_Challenge_7_1.JPG

[CB&Q Fan]

Here's my entry. Thought I would try something a little bit different.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/thumbs/DSC_2698.jpg (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/61205)

[mikado]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/543/7-1-07.JPG

[NSFan14]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1400/Thomas_week_6-30-07_7-1-07_047RL.JPG

[MRL]

Here is a picture of the Northport wye. It's a little fuzzy, but you can see the curves.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/2007_0724Curves_Nrthpt0154.JPG

[doofus]

Looking along the side sills of empty cement cars on a curve

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1432/2007_0701Dad_Curves0025.JPG

[Colonel]

Some brilliant images posted this is going to be a difficult selection, one more day to go to post before I set the poll.

[Flash Blackman]

Here is a picture of the Northport wye. It's a little fuzzy, but you can see the curves.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/2007_0724Curves_Nrthpt0154.JPG

Wow! That inside curve on the right must be a screamer for the flanges!:omg: Looks like a bunch of ribbon rail lying there in front, too.

[HemiAdda2d]

Mike, That's a sweet shot--right from the grade crossing, correct?

[OC Engineer JD]

Wow! This is going to be a tough one!!! Some excellent photos! :)

[CP&E 3207]

If only I wasnt at work right now, id throw my entry in here.

[Keith]

Up meets Down
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Up_meets_Down.jpg

[r_i_straw]

A KCS train on the UP Sunset crosses the BNSF where it curves into the diamond in Rosenberg. This is where Tower 17 used to stand sentinel.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/601/IMG_14011.JPG

[HemiAdda2d]

This reminds me of Rollinsville, CO...
I like it! :)Up meets Down
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Up_meets_Down.jpg

[Keith]

That's probably because it is!
Right at the top of the hill before passing under the tracks behind me.

[r_i_straw]

Why is that man trying to pull UP 5677 off the tracks?

[OC Engineer JD]

He wants the SP unit in front.;)

[Keith]

And I thought he was trying to get it jump started! :rolleyes:

[Grey One]

If not for the fence you would not see the curve:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1467/Roslindale_.jpg

As viewed here:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Roslindale_cropped.jpg

[Mr. Train]

Mr. T,
You have a nice curve 3 blocks from your house. Or are you going to head to Palasades (sp?)?
I'll be in Missouri along the Marceline Sub just outside KC.
Tim

You will have to look in my ablum Mr. H
I always take several then pick the wrong one for the contest.:cry:

[Tim Loutzenhiser]

I swear - CSX got mad, took their trains and went home. Hardly any rail activity around here this weekend - maybe CSX gave everyone the 1st and 2nd off - for the 4th of July...
Anyway, managed to miss Amtrak, about the only thing moving around here. So here it is - and it ain't much. The CSX mainline between East Saugatuck and New Richmond Michigan - looking west.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/520/07012007_009a.jpg

[THarms77]

I'm on vacation so here is what I got.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/520/Marceline_Sub_7_1_07_019.jpg

[Scott Stutzman]

Wow! Lots of great entries this time! :teeth: :thumbs_up:

[Colonel]

Excellent entries, the challenge is now closed

[Mr. Train]

I'm on vacation so here is what I got.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/520/Marceline_Sub_7_1_07_019.jpg

Now that is a vacation, train watching the BNSF:thumbs_up:

[OC Engineer JD]

This contest gets harder and harder! :) Some very excellent shots!

[bravogjt]

Great shots everyone! This is a tough vote.

Ben

[Stourbridge Lion]

Good Luck all, some truly great shots again this round!!!!!!!

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

[Colonel]

I'll be truelly disappointed if we don't get 50 votes. I need all of you to assist in getting members to participate.

[SecretWeapon]

This week was the toughest to pick so far. Good job everyone.

[Chaya]

I swear - CSX got mad, took their trains and went home.


Tim, looks like it was good timing on CSX's part. Trains would have only gotten in the way of a perfect shot. :thumbs_up:

[Chaya]

This is really tough. I'd like to vote for three of them. What a lot of great photographs.

[Steve F]

Looks like it will be between Scott & Tim. I like the ski train, not bad for a grab shot. The cement cars is a cool shot. good stuff.

[oldrk]

Why is that man trying to pull UP 5677 off the tracks?

An obvious deraiment. He is just setting it back on the rails. I do it all the time at home.
:teeth:

[inch53]

Got my vote in and it was a tough choice again. I was goin to get one but did get to. Just as well, nothing round here on these flatlands to compare to these.
inch

[Mr. Train]

An obvious deraiment. He is just setting it back on the rails. I do it all the time at home.
:teeth:

:w20z6q::w20z6q: good one

[OC Engineer JD]

We are neck to neck again! :)

[Mr. Train]

57 votes so far do I see 60?
It's not to late yet get your vote cast may the best photo win:thumbs_up:

[Phil Olmsted]

A definite nail-biter.

[THarms77]

60 and counting. I'm in 2nd place UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!

[Chaya]

Looks like it will be between Scott & Tim. I like the ski train, not bad for a grab shot. The cement cars is a cool shot. good stuff.

Yeah, I really liked the cement cars...

[OC Engineer JD]

60 and counting. I'm in 2nd place UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!

They are all great shots this time, but I voted for yours....it just looked like that train was gettin it through the banked curve. VERY COOL! :)

[wurlitzer153]

If it was still multi-choice, I would have included Tim L's empty esses, but I couldn't resist punkins on the banking! The UPS train is what Conrail around here used to call "TVLA", now Q114 on CSX, the hottest train on the Water Level. If I had time, I'd of shot the wide banked curve in Willoughby:

http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=41.6465,-81.406964&spn=0.00291,0.003149&t=k&z=18&om=1

[Colonel]

To close to call at the moment we are tied for first place.

[OC Engineer JD]

Some really close calls these last few times Paul! :)

[Colonel]

We are down to the final 3 now with only another day to go. 67 members have voted so far which is a record, will we hit 70???

[Mr. Train]

We are down to the final 3 now with only another day to go. 67 members have voted so far which is a record, will we hit 70???

Colonel,
We will I can feel it in my tracks:thumbs_up:

[Colonel]

It is now a 3 way tie will the deadlock be broken before the poll closes in 10 hours :D

[THarms77]

VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not much time left!!!!

[Steve F]

I think if enough people vote I still might win!! Haha

[oldrk]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/DSCF00723.JPG

OK, Im late. Next time.

[Keith]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/DSCF00723.JPG

OK, Im late. Next time.


One BLTN coming up!!!

Any idea what scale it is?
Rode behind a 7 1/2 scale UP 4-8-4 several years ago.
During a live steam club open house in Waterton Canyon/Denver Water Board land, before having to move to new and larger facility.

[OC Engineer JD]

I need one of those in my yard!!!:)

[Keith]

My folks would have more than one coniption if I
said I was gonna do that!! Then, we'd have EVERY
kid in the surrounding area over to "play". Also betting
the neighbors wouldn't be too pleased either. Or the City!
I'd love it tough!

[Colonel]

I have extended the poll by a further 24 hours to try and get a clear winner

[Mr. Train]

I think if enough people vote I still might win!! Haha

Ya Steve lets get out the vote we will show those guys who think their in the lead Ha!:shade: Can we make 100 votes or may be 90?

[HemiAdda2d]

What a race! 80+ votes, too!:)

[Colonel]

We could be heading towards a tie breaker :D

[Kisatchie]

"Hmm... the one I voted
for isn't winning..."
http://bayouline.com/o2.gif


"Hmm... I guess I'll have
to vote again..."
http://bayouline.com/o2.gif

[THarms77]

VOTE NOW, and be a part of a record setting challenge! If we get just 13 more people we will have 100. We've already set a record, so lets keep adding to it. And remember "LOVE THE ORANGE!!!!!!!"

[Scott Stutzman]

Ya Steve lets get out the vote we will show those guys who think their in the lead Ha!:shade: Can we make 100 votes or may be 90?
Actually, Mr Train I thought your picture was really good! It should have got alot more votes! IMHO :confused:

[Scott Stutzman]

And the Cement Cars By Doofus! 4 votes?:confused: Another really good pic!

[THarms77]

Scott,
First look at your shot I figured you'd be the winner "hands-down." In the midwest there is now way to match that shot!! But for some reason people vote for all different kids or reasons, hence the 3-way chase.

This is one of the best things about TB!!! L

[Stourbridge Lion]

Looks like we are heading for a "Photo" finish with this one!!!!!!!

:camera: :camera: :camera: :camera:

[wurlitzer153]

Well, we're back to a 3 way tie...

[Colonel]

Its a 3 way tie, congrats to all for such a fantastic challenge.

The tiebreaker poll can be found here

Tiebreaker (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=90093)

The poll will close in 3 days

[Gats]

And the Cement Cars By Doofus! 4 votes?:confused: Another really good pic!

And the simple single curve shot by CB&Q Fan... love it! These were a great range of shots, my second choice was Lou's CSX reverse curves.

Hey CeeBie, got a full sized image of that photo?