72 hour challenge "Crossings" ending Monday 16th July 2007

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 16th 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 13th July and 16thJuly 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)

[Grey One]

Another toughie.
Oh, but that is a good thing. Maybe I have a chance. Rrrr - what's it going to cost me to go train chasing this weekend? :)

[oldrk]

NS crossing, Bluffton, IN. Just to get things going. Pitty votes accepted.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/DSCF00822.JPG

[THarms77]

Love all the colors in this shot!
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/520/West_C_I_003.jpg

[Keith]

A couple of interesting pics so far. Gotta run a few errands today, so I'll get my version of a crossing then. Should be interesting, IF it turns out!

[mikado]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/523/July_14_07_36_.JPG

Ex Santa Fe CF-7 #2546 pulls the daily excursion train for Kentucky Railway Museum. Lyons Station, Ky. 7-14-07

[Keith]

Multiple crossings
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Multi-Crossing.jpg


Paul didn't state what kind of crossing he was looking for. :wink3ed:
So, I'm providing three crossings in one! :p
I'm standing on the BNSF track. In front, it's crossed by the Union Pacific, then a side walk, then College Ave.

[Doug A.]

Five High Horsepower BNSF AC's power a...ahem...empty coal drag across a busy grade crossing in suburban Cowtown.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/651/bnsfcrossingweb.jpg

[Telegrapher]

Beeuutiful shots. Wish I had a decent camera

[r_i_straw]

After crossing the Brazos River, the UP crosses 2nd Street in Richmond, Texas and runs down the middle of Calhoun Street (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=29.584187,-95.760527&ie=UTF8&ll=29.584253,-95.760527&spn=0.004712,0.007296&z=17&om=1). (better known as Mud Alley in the old days)
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/601/IMG_1445.JPG

[bravogjt]

Here is the crossing at 33.75 road in Clifton, CO with Mount Garfield in the background. I wish the lighting had been better but such is life.

Ben

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1575/33_75_Road_Crossing-Clifton_CO.jpg

[THarms77]

Wow, you can't get those shots in Illinois

[MRL]

Here is my crossing, the diamonds at northport. A SP patch job dp crosses the BN on UP double track to North Platte.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/2007_0715Northport_Diamonds0018.JPG

[Scott Stutzman]

Perkins Rd. crossing at MP 725.3 on UP's Brooklyn Sub.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/968/Perkins_Rd.jpg

[Colonel]

Wow I'm so impressed, these challenges are just getting better and better it's a credit to all of you who participate.

[Mr. Train]

Wow I'm so impressed, these challenges are just getting better and better it's a credit to all of you who participate.

Almost makes you put down your camara and say what am I going to add. Then you add one anyway and it just might win.:shade:

[OC Engineer JD]

Odd NS crossing buck in Gadsden.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/OperatingsessionGlenns071407_001.jpg

[Esky]

The shot with Mt. Garfield in the background is just breathtaking. Some excellent photos here.

[HemiAdda2d]

The shot with Mt. Garfield in the background is just breathtaking. Some excellent photos here.

IMHO, I think the lighting makes it that much more dramatic. Wow....

[William Cowie]

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

As a bonus, N scalers might recognize this locomotive as one of those offered by Kato...

[NSFan14]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1531/7-14-07_060RL.JPG

[OC Engineer JD]

Nice shot William! :)

[OC Engineer JD]

I can see this is going to be another tough one! :)

[Tim Loutzenhiser]

Weather turned rainy, and once again CSX has decided to only run at night through Holland this weekend -I think they're trying to avoid me. So this is about the only shot I could come up with - CSX local Y121 bringing cars back to Waverly Yard in Holland Michigan Monday, July 16, 2007.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/520/07012007_024a.jpg

[inch53]

Well me n the wife decided to make an 80-mile round trip to Effingham for a photo of the IC/PRR crossing, along with a Wally world stop. This is the IC/PRR station there, IC baggage is the building on the left, PRR, right, and tickets n waiting is the middle building
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/inch53/005.jpg
Amtrak still uses the IC/CN side.

[oldrk]

Here is my crossing, the diamonds at northport. A SP patch job dp crosses the BN on UP double track to North Platte.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/2007_0715Northport_Diamonds0018.JPG
Now thats a shortline!

[bravogjt]

Thanks for the comments guys! Believe it or not Mt. Garfield can look even more spectacular when you catch the sun setting a little earlier in the day. GREAT shots everyone!!

Ben

[doofus]

Here is my entry: UP Crossing.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1432/2007_0715Dad_Northport0011.JPG

[Colonel]

Excellent entries again I'm so impressed with the enthusiasm of these challenges actually the prototype guys are going to a lot more effort than there modelling counterparts :D

[Colonel]

Inch 53 your first image was deleted as you entered a second photo.

GT Rail I also deleted the image you posted. Make sure you are ready for the next challenge would be great to see some Northern Territory Railroading :D

[inch53]

[QUOTE=Colonel;414731]Inch 53 your first image was deleted as you entered a second photo.

Colonel,
Thanks, I was going to do that, but the first photo is listed in the poll.
inch

[Colonel]

[quote=Colonel;414731]Inch 53 your first image was deleted as you entered a second photo.

Colonel,
Thanks, I was going to do that, but the first photo is listed in the poll.
inch


Thanks mate I removed the wrong one, all fixed now :D

[GTRail]

Inch 53 your first image was deleted as you entered a second photo.

GT Rail I also deleted the image you posted. Make sure you are ready for the next challenge would be great to see some Northern Territory Railroading :D Make it something like passenger trains or morning shots and I'll have you some NT pix for sure.

[Colonel]

Make it something like passenger trains or morning shots and I'll have you some NT pix for sure.

thats a deal :D

[Snapper]

Very good contest... it's hard to choose the best one... Congratulations all the members for your photos :thumbs_up:

[Grey One]

Beeuutiful shots. Wish I had a decent camera
Try using a disposable. You will be amazed at the results.

A lot more goes into these photographs than meets the eye:

The photographer being in the right place at the right time, (an art unto itself)
Composing the photo
Knowing how to use his equipment
Taking lots of shots hoping one will be worthy of submission
Once they review the photos recognizing which one is best and posting it
Giving it a title that has a ring to it
My entry to this was going to be similar to to two others but theirs I expect are more interesting and more likely to get the vote. That said the reason I did not post is because I missed the deadline.
I'll post it in the "Ralfan Photos".

[GTRail]

Forgot Paul, I do have a crossing pic from the NT if its not too late!
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/BFT_pix_011.jpg
FreightLink's FQ01 leading ALF23 across the terminal road on their way to the turntable to be turned for the return trip to Adelaide.

[Colonel]

sorry Mitchell the rules of the challenge is that the photo is taken during the 72 hour period. The challenge is all about motivating members to taking photos for the challenge, so be prepared for the next one :D

[GTRail]

sorry Mitchell the rules of the challenge is that the photo is taken during the 72 hour period. The challenge is all about motivating members to taking photos for the challenge, so be prepared for the next one :D Ahwell, my bad. Atleast I took that in the morning, so I can use it for the next round (if it is a morning challenge)

[Grey One]

GT Rail
Thanks! for sharing! That is one cool looking loco. Hmmm, Now for some decals. :)

[wurlitzer153]

Make it something like passenger trains or morning shots and I'll have you some NT pix for sure.

thats a deal :D

Well, that counts me out. I never get up before noon and Amtrak comes through at 4AM.

[inch53]

thats a deal :D

Make it something like passenger trains or morning shots and I'll have you some NT pix for sure.

Sounds ok to me, but the passager train part. I can't drive anymore and Amtrak is an 80 or 90 mile. Also the wife doesn't get up till she has to on weekends and to her, trains don't count.

[Grey One]

Yes, for me passenger / commuter rail might be an advantage now that I can overtly take pictures at South Station and other parts of the T. That said there have been several contest where I simply do not have a chance due to my inability to drive. I don't expect to win, place or show. MY contributions are more for grins and giggles.

Beyond all that the subjects are wide open and puns are permitted.
Sooo a contest labeled "Passengers" would not necessarily require an official passenger train. Still, I do reconize that it can be very challenging and I have had to sit out more than one, (probably to the relief of many). :)

Long before we knew of my visual limitations my father would say:
"It ain't whatcha got. It's wihatcha you do with it that counts"

[Mr. Train]

And my vote makes 33.
Is it just me or is there a lot of BN stuff showing this time:angel: Some great shots here again

[Colonel]

Congratulations to bravogjt for winning this challenge.

There will be a two week break till the next challenge as I will be away on holidays.

[inch53]

A congrates bravoght, that was a great photo


There will be a two week break till the next challenge as I will be away on holidays.
[/I]

Thats ok with me, the wifes secritary for our county fair, and it starts this weekend. So no runnin round for me

[campp]

Nice shots everyone. Bravogjt's pic is very interesting.

[bravogjt]

Wow what an honor! Thanks for the comments guys. I sure had some GREAT competition.

Ben

[OC Engineer JD]

Congrats Ben! Nice photo! :) Great entries again everyone!