72 hour prototype challenge "Numbers" ending Monday 3rd September 2007

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 3rd September 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 31st August and 3rd September 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)

[inch53]

Another interesting challenge, and the wife's off for 3 days [my driver]. Now if I can just come up with a good idea

[Grey One]

Ok, yes, it's a stretch but I'm headed on vacation for week and the only chance I have to contribute anything.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1620/Hapag_Loyd_Container_Truck_9_1_07_001_16_.jpg

[Yadkinrailfan91]

A picture I took, I guess you could say just in time for the contest.

The number plate on the Graham County Railroad Shay in her stall at the North Carolina Transportation Museum.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/528/New_Salisbruy_may_2_032.jpg

[mikado]

Railroads use different kinds of mileposts. This cast-iron relic came from the Baltimore & Ohio branch from North Vernon Indiana, (hence the NV 31) to Louisville, Kentucky (the other side has L 27 cast into it). http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/528/milepost_31_9-07.JPG

[GTRail]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Cropped_FQ01.JPG
FreightLink FQ01 at Berrimah Freight Terminal.

Larger version of above pic.

[inch53]

Here’sthe one my wife picked out for the contest from Neoga IL, now part of the EIL RR [a short line] main, it was once part of the NKP.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/inch53/011-4.jpg
This track section has been around a day or two

[Esky]

Here's my entry.

32 Miles to Roanoke

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/DSC09933copy.JPG
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/65922%5D%5Bimg%5Dhttp://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/thumbs/DSC09933copy.JPG%5B/img%5D

[THarms77]

I noticed this unit after it passed. I also shot #7525 & 7625 this same day
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/520/CA_Junction_8_31_07_002.jpg

[Scott Stutzman]

Remnants of a GP38.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/968/Numbers_9-02-07_002.jpg

[Esky]

Mitch/GTRail, isn't this the same photo submitted for another contest back in July?

[HemiAdda2d]

My Great Northern Railway date nail collection, with a backdrop of a restored GN switchstand:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1005/GN_date_nails_collection.jpg

Need to get more nails! Time to go nailin' again!

[r_i_straw]

Does a phone number count? ;)
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/601/IMG_1624.JPG

[HemiAdda2d]

My home phone number is of a particular steam loco, but that's not the intent of this contest!
Anyone know where the -844 exchange is? Imagine having a phone number of 844-3985!:)

[NSFan14]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1531/SANY0797R.JPG

[mikado]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1531/SANY0797R.JPG
Was this before or after your CAB RIDE. Yeah CAB RIDE, CAB RIDE, CAB RIDE on 152.

[NSFan14]

Was this before or after your CAB RIDE. Yeah CAB RIDE, CAB RIDE, CAB RIDE on 152.
After. It was when the was fixin to leave for boston round 2

[Old Reliable]

Just returned home from Northern Kentucky, so I'll throw in this one.

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

Erlanger, KY depot- miles from Cincy and Chattanooga.

[MRL]

Caboose Number

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/2007_0903SB_9-3-070017.JPG

[doofus]

Here is my "Number"!http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/images/icons/icon10.gif

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1432/2007_0903Dad_Numbers0023.JPG

[HemiAdda2d]

Those ACI plates are getting tough to find....
Sometimes, You'll find one on a loco. Nice catch!

[Colonel]

Ok challenge is closed and poll has been posted, good luck everybody

[NSFan14]

Looks like this may be a good one between me and Esky

[Scott Stutzman]

Nice catch! Doofus.

[NSFan14]

Well whaddya know. Me and Doofus is tied. Looks like this might be a long contest.

[NSFan14]

So this ends tommorow right??

[r_i_straw]

Wait a minute. I have five more friends who I told to vote for Doofus. ;)

[NSFan14]

Wait a minute. I have five more friends who I told to vote for Doofus. ;)
YOUR KIDDIN RIGHT?

[r_i_straw]

YOUR KIDDIN RIGHT? Gee, I thought I was. But all of a sudden he seems to be closing the gap.:omg:

[NSFan14]

Yea but I went up 2 overnight.

[NSFan14]

Wasnt this supposed to end monday?

[Colonel]

Wasnt this supposed to end monday?

No the poll will close 7 days after the poll was started.

[Mr. Train]

Wasnt this supposed to end monday?
Con grats you pulled off a win. :thumbs_up:

[Phil Olmsted]

Congrats, NSFan14; great shot (and thanks for your patience). :we-wink: Well done!

[Esky]

Kudos, NSFan14.