72 hour modelling challenge "GEC" ending Monday 22nd October 2007

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 22nd October 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 19th and 22nd of October 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.

[HemiAdda2d]

GEC? I don't get it...:confused:

[river_eagle]

?????, proto challenge was GE's, "tpyo" maybe
TOP 10 GOOGLE returns
Gaseous Electronics Conference
General Electric Company
Gulf Engineers & Consultants
Gaylord Entertainment Center
Geotechnical and Environmental Consultants (ground penetrating radar)
Geospace Electrodynamic Connections (rocket surgeon lingo for solar probe missions!)
Govenors' Ethanol Coalition
Genetics Education Center
Golden Empire Council (BSA)
Green Electronics Council

[r_i_straw]

General Electric Corporation? All I have in my collection for 1951 are Alcos that used GE parts.

[Colonel]

Russ is correct I'm looking for General Electric models , Russ Alcos wont be too far away :D

[Grey One]

Hmmm, no entries.
I would have posted but all I have are a couple of AC4400s and a pair of 6 axil Uboats. With no scenery I didn't see a point.

[thoroughbreed]

Heres 3 Black Widow GE's for you: #383 is a Tower55 SP ES44AC, #529 and #546 are C44-9W's
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/8857/blackwidows2ha1.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=blackwidows2ha1.jpg)

[Colonel]

I'm going to extend this challenge until we have at least 5 entries.

[Flash Blackman]

One of my favorite engines, a Cotton Belt B40-8, backs on to the turntable. I built this N Scale of Nevada kit during many hours at the Belmont Shore Club while waiting for a call to go to work. It is now on an Atlas mechanism; all the details here were provided in the kit. The front right corner steps were demolished in a crash from the layout. I completely rebuilt the steps using strip styrene; this was one of my first attempts at scratch building. I was so tickled at how they turned out that I left them in primer paint! Well, enough of that nostalgia stuff. Here's the picture.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/564/DSCN8472.JPG

[HemiAdda2d]

I have a few Alcos dying to have their picture taken in new scenery... No GEez, however... ;)
How long was the B40 built before Atlas released it, Flash? Love the weathering....

[Flash Blackman]

How long was the B40 built before Atlas released it, Flash? Love the weathering....

Wikipedia says they were built in 1988-1989.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GE_Dash_8-40B)
Spookshow says the model was first released by Atlas in 2002 (http://www.visi.com/%7Espookshow/atlasb40-8.html). I think this is about right as my model was built around 1995. I ran it on the club layout for a long time before anyone else had one; it was the only one I had, too.

This is my chance to post the prototype where I first saw it in Dolores Yard. This is a scanned photo. I saw the same engine three days later in San Antonio Kirby yard.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1246/B40-8SSW8093-010.jpg

[doofus]

I will have a photo later on today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Scott Stutzman]

I was trying to get some pics this weekend, But I've been pretty busy. I'll get one taken today.
Flash that B40 is cool! I did an SP one before Atlas painted them in SP,But your's is a much bigger project.

[Grey One]

Good, folks are responding.
I'll post when I get home.
Maybe I can do something creative.
Hmmmmm.....

[r_i_straw]

GE provided the electricals for Alco to build the S-2 switchers. This is an old Arnold Rapido model that has lights added and is decorated for the Houston Belt and Terminal.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/585/IMG_17791.JPG?527

[river_eagle]

just got back from Indy show,
AMD 103 #824
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/river_eagle/HO-Scale/LA41061.jpg

[gmrcguy]

is it allowed if they were built by alco and ge?

[gmrcguy]

really good entries this time. Withdrawing my entry

[Grey One]

Ok, I have an ace in the hole. Will post by 8:00 tonight.

[r_i_straw]

is it allowed if they were built by alco and ge? As Paul said,General Electric models , Russ Alcos wont be too far away :DI entered one.;)

Nice Green Mountain RS-1s.

[Grey One]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1666/GG_III_051.jpg
Ok, ok, I know but it's the best I could do. :)

[doofus]

Freight GEez pose with coal GEez while they await the return of the track from the maintenance forces......

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/740/2007_1022GE_layoupics0029.JPG

[HemiAdda2d]

#18 is right on time, behind Alco-GE PA-1's, and is about to negotiate the kink around old Tunnel 9:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1014/T10_east_number_18b.jpg

[SecretWeapon]

U-34-CH
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/511/DSC00738.JPG

[wurlitzer153]

#18 is right on time, behind Alco-GE PA-1's, and is about to negotiate the kink around old Tunnel 9:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/uploads/574/T8_old_9_10_overall.jpg

Not showing up for me...

[shamoo737]

The C44 is the only GE in z scale.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/DSC01780.JPG

[r_i_straw]

Not showing up for me...Maybe it was this PA.;)
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1014/over_T10.jpg

[Scott Stutzman]

SP Dash 8-40B #8020 leads SP #378 in an unusual helper set.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/968/TBGEC_10-22-07_SP8020.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Yes, Russ, those PA's, but those are westbound; that would be train #17....;)

That' s my feeble attempt to get the flavor of Alaska GP49's over to top of Tunnel 10 shot...
Maybe it was this PA.;)
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1014/over_T10.jpg

[Colonel]

Thanks to all those who entered the challenge, the poll has not been posted.

[Colonel]

Keep the votes coming this will be a close one.

[Scott Stutzman]

Hey Flash, Looks like we tied.:D

[Colonel]

Congratulations both Scott and Flash yes it is a tie

[RRfan]

hey gray one why dont you make a mountain and have a circle tunnel through it
that would look cool