72 hour prototype challenge "Headlights" ending Monday 17th September 2007

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 17th 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 15th September and 17th 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)

[okane]

HEADLIGHTS - Oh this should be a real neat challenge

[BNSFtheLeader]

Well I would have had a killer photo for this one until my dog decided that she wanted a close up view of the layout........ I'm going to post pictures in generial of why 90lb German shepards and layouts don't match very well :-(

[mikado]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/540/KRM_9-15-07_9_.JPG
Steam engine headlight on display at Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven, Ky. Possibly ex C&O?

[Yadkinrailfan91]

Photo of the SOU 2-8-2 #4501's headlight.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/522/Picture_0693.jpg

Clint

[NSFan14]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1531/SANY0896rl.JPG

Headlight of Ex-Louisville & Nashville #152 4-6-2 Pacific type steam engine

[wurlitzer153]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/DSC07213.JPG
Viscose #6 rounds the bend.

[Mr. Train]

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

Would you believe me if I said "I barely got the bike parked when I seen the head light coming". BNSF mainline through Chadwick

[THarms77]

Great shot Mr. T!!!!! (or was that Mrs. T) :)

I was hoping to get out and shoot some headlights but it didn't happen. Glad to see your entry in the contest. It's been a while!

[r_i_straw]

Don't run me over!
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/601/IMG_16522.JPG

[LADiver]

Don't run me over!
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/601/IMG_16522.JPG

That looks familiar russel!

[MRL]

BN 6924.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/2007_0915SB_9-15-070010.JPG

[doofus]

Here is a GE headlight on what else? A GE!!

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1432/2007_0916Headlight0031.JPG

[Colonel]

OK the challenge has closed and the poll has been started. Great photos guys and thanks for participating.

[Grey One]

Drats I missed this, - I have so many I could have proffered. Oh well. Next time.

[Mr. Train]

24 votes in so far:thumbs_up:
There is still time to vote. This is a heck of a group of photos thanks guys for making it another great challenge.

Didn't make the contest chek this one out http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=91757

[SteamDonkey74]

Here is a GE headlight on what else? A GE!!

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1432/2007_0916Headlight0031.JPG

Doofus,

Did you sacrifice a camera to get that shot? It looks like the whole locomotive is bearing down on you.

Adam

[Mr. Train]

Only 26 votes don't put off voting to long get your votes in here.

[Mystere]

*edit*
Ok, I had added my late picture to share, then I saw the cutting room floor thread... so I moved it there. :-)

[Mr. Train]

Hey R_I,
Yadkinrailfan91 is closing in on our lead. Is this going to be another three way photo tie.:thumbs_up:

[oldrk]

Once again some fine pix. Especially the young guys.

[Mr. Train]

It say's the poll is closed does that mean I won????? :tb-confused:
I better wait till the official word is posted I must be missing something. Because I am always in it for the fun because I never win. :D

[oldrk]

We have a winner! Congrats to Mr. Train!

[THarms77]

Congrats Mr. T!!!! Job well done!!! I'm sure a "large" check is headed your way!

[campp]

Nice pic!!! Congrats

[bravogjt]

Congrats Mr. Train!

Ben

[doofus]

Great Pic!!!!http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Mr. Train]

Tharms,
no check is needed I will just cash in all the votes I got in the challenge.

Thanks to all the comments and votes.:shade: