72 hour prototype challenge "Weathered" ending Monday 24th March 2008

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 24th March 2008, 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 22nd March and 24th March 2008.
8. Ensure dates and times on your camera are correct.

[HemiAdda2d]

The folks in UP country have a leg up on the competition.....
;)

[THarms77]

NO KIDDING, Hemi :)

[JKD]

Yup... either a UP or one of the dirty BNSF Superfleets... depends on which one goes by the back-yard this weekend. :cool:

[BNSF7173]

Perfect, I've been looking for an excuse to use the new Railfan Jeep:tb-cool: Good thing the Ic track is only a mile away...

Jim

[mikado]

Oh Boy! This ought to be gooooood!

[MRL]

WOOOOOOOOOO

[Old Reliable]

Well, since I need "weathered" shots, I'm sure that all I will see this weekend is new, shiny stuff. I'm joking anyway...I'm sure I can find something around here.

[Colonel]

Look forward to seeing some great shots.

[BuddyBurton]

Looks like the paint has "weathered" a bit.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/DCP_1955.JPG
(http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/82480/ppuser/8399)

[inch53]

Cloudy n damp weather here today and no improvement for tomorrow, so I’ll go ahead and post my entry from Little John grain’s siding.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/inch53/002-12.jpg

inch

[HemiAdda2d]

Brilliant early morning sun illuminated this Great Northern-era safety sign in Great Falls:

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

[mikado]

Heres my entry. L&N 'Jim Crow' combine at Ky Railway Museumhttp://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/532/KRM3-22-08_004.jpg

[EspeeEngineer]

Here's my entry, old rusty milepost on the east grade of NP/BN's Homestake Pass
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/909/thumbs/DSCN3065.JPG (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/82584)

[NSFan14]

I got a good one for yall ;)

[OC Engineer JD]

Heres a look at a Mainline weathered by time and the elements. This used to be the TAG Mainline. It is now owned by the NS, though never used. This is where the line started it's climb up Lookout Mountain. Several miles from here the line followed a valley and crossed a high bridge. Now, like the railroad itself, those are just memories.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/765Vids_006.jpg

[mikado]

Wow, I've ridden that line. I didn't know it was still there. What milepost is this near?

[OC Engineer JD]

I'll see if i can find out the next time I am down there. :)

[NSFan14]

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/ALM1992/Copyof3-22-08050.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Is that an E-6? I love that slant nose! (They're even better when they have stainless flanks, and adorned with fluted stainless as well....)

[r_i_straw]

Lawn mower shed.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/601/IMG_20661.JPG?527

[OC Engineer JD]

Now thats my kind of shed! :)

[NSFan14]

Is that an E-6? I love that slant nose! (They're even better when they have stainless flanks, and adorned with fluted stainless as well....)
Yes sir ;)

[BuddyBurton]

Alex:

Looks like you have a winning photo. Great shot!!! Now that is weathered. ;)

[NSFan14]

Alex:

Looks like you have a winning photo. Great shot!!! Now that is weathered. ;)
Thanks buddy! :D

[bravogjt]

Weathered BNSF 825 crosses over US 6 on an old weathered ex D&RGW bridge.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1634/BNSF_825_Crossing_US_6.jpg

Ben

[JKD]

Here's mine.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/thumbs/Superfleet.JPG (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/82848)

[OC Engineer JD]

Sure is sad to see the once proud 'Super Fleet' power in that condition. :(

[Flash Blackman]

Lawn mower shed.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/601/IMG_20661.JPG?527
Do you have a number on that boxcar? Looks like 174072? I checked the series and that is probably close. 9' 4" door opening? Thanks.

[r_i_straw]

Do you have a number on that boxcar? Looks like 174072? I checked the series and that is probably close. 9' 4" door opening? Thanks.
It's number 74373.

[Mr. Train]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/SantaFe_801.jpg

Here is Mr. Train's entry seen on the the Old C& I

[THarms77]

Nice shot Mr T. Weathered and working! I like it!!

[NSFan14]

When is the poll gonna start?

[mikado]

When is the poll gonna start?
Patience, my son.:tb-cool:

[Colonel]

An excellent selection of photos thank you for participating you have really showed our modelling brothers how it is done.

[Mr. Train]

Patience, my son.:tb-cool:

Kids you would think he could wait to win LOL

[OC Engineer JD]

Wow, I've ridden that line. I didn't know it was still there. What milepost is this near?

I went out and had a look around and I found a milepost.... 4. :)

[mikado]

I went out and had a look around and I found a milepost.... 4. :)
Thanks.
Just after Southern bought the TAG there was an excursion to Gadsden behind the 4501 that I rode. Sure does bring back memories.
I'll see if I can find a photo to post on Railimages from that trip.

[Colonel]

Alex

Congratulations on winning this weeks challenge

[campp]

Congratulations Alex!
Good job to all contestants

[Mr. Train]

When is the poll gonna start?

Patience, my son.:tb-cool:

Kids you would think he could wait to win LOL


See NSFan there was to need to rush LOL. Great photo there. See you for the next challenge

[NSFan14]

Thanks guys! *Pops fingers and says* Im ready for next week :D