prototype challenge "Green" ending Monday 19th May 2008

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 19th May 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 17th May and 19th May 2008.
8. Ensure dates and times on your camera are correct.

[MRL]

:tb-ooh::tb-ooh::tb-ooh::tb-biggrin:

[BuddyBurton]

A long sleuth of new John Deere tractors comes in on the transfer from Iowa Northern to the UP on Job 32's train. These tractors were assembled in Waterloo, IA.
Nothing runs like a Deere, of course it has to get there first.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/DCP_2222.JPG

[JKD]

Nice shot!

[r_i_straw]

Spent all day watching trains go by and nary a green car. Just some green lettering on a Tropicana Juice car. So, here is a green light in a display case.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/601/IMG_23561.JPG

[HemiAdda2d]

The strong afternoon light bathes the GN-built diesel house in a warm glow:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1041/GN_shops_GTF.jpg

[JKD]

Nice shot, Hemi!

I "had" (or was going to) a good shot in the making. Saw a UP work train this afternoon... all green following two yellow.

The lump on my head, the bloody knees, the thistle-thorn marks, and the sprained hand tell the story of the fall I took running to my best location. OUCH!!!!

The camera survived and is working, so if something green goes past tomorrow, I'm in.

[BuddyBurton]

Careful JKD. Don't go and break a leg. :tb-biggrin:

[OC Engineer JD]

Clear signal indication, an Engineers favorite, reflects off the rails at midnight on the NS Line to Chattanooga. Simple, and all green. :)
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/contests_018.jpg

[oldrk]

ADM covered hopper emblem

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/adm2.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Clear signal indication, an Engineers favorite, reflects off the rails at midnight on the NS Line to Chattanooga. Simple, and all green. :)
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/contests_018.jpg
There's an old railroader saying that goes like this: "If it's not all red, then it's not red at all!"

Cool shot!

[mikado]

A green signal protects the tunnel entrance, Duncan, In.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/543/May_17_2008_024.jpg

[campp]

BNSF 8179 SD60M:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/799/BNSF_8179_SD60M_May08.JPG

Walnut Canyon, AZ

[HemiAdda2d]

A green signal protects the tunnel entrance, Duncan, In.

Neat shot--looks as if the original stone lining was removed to allow clearance of hi-wide traffic, like autoracks and doublestacks. Model that!:tb-wink:

[MRL]

I'll be posting mine this afternoon, have to work on a pivot sprinkler today:tb-hissyfit:

[Mr. Train]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/05190002.JPG

Switch stand says green and the frog says green lets for go it :ooh5qn:

[MRL]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/2008_0519BD_5-19-080582.JPG

[BuddyBurton]

This one is going to be a tight voting.

[Mr. Train]

This one is going to be a tight voting.

Ya, I took three photos then showed my daughter the entires that were in the contest. I ask her which one I should enter. Voting is going to be interesting for sure.

My second choice will be in the "cutting room floor (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=91757&page=3)" thread I hope she picked the right one. HA!

[NSFan14]

Im out of this contest. Good luck guys!

[Doug A.]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/645/bnhoppers.JPG

[Mr. Train]

Im out of this contest. Good luck guys!

Does this mean I could win with out you:we2-jiggy: LOL

[Mr. Train]

I had an entry but had computer problems last night. Good luck!

Doug you can still post till the poll is posted. Just stay low and slide if you see C coming with the poll :shade:

[NSFan14]

Well whaddya know I got something to enter!

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/ALM1992/Copyof5-17-08142.jpg

[Mr. Train]

Does this mean I could win with out you:we2-jiggy: LOL

Well whaddya know I got something to enter!



Oh my:tb-cool: open mouth insert nsfan photo LOL

[Mr. Train]

Good one doug.
Any one else want in on the contest? Hurry before C get's here:tb-cool:

[Colonel]

Great entries everyone, the poll has been posted

[SecretWeapon]

Clear signal indication, an Engineers favorite, reflects off the rails at midnight on the NS Line to Chattanooga. Simple, and all green. :)
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/contests_018.jpg

NICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :tb-biggrin::thumbs_up:

[BuddyBurton]

When is the poll closing?

Just curious.

[Colonel]

Since i was late opening the poll i think it will close next Thursday as it is open for 7 days

[campp]

Wow, a tie! Congratulations BuddyBurton and JD, nice work. Nice work, everyone!

[r_i_straw]

Aw rats. I was going to try to somehow sneak in another vote for a tie breaker. ;)

[BuddyBurton]

WOW!!!! I'm shocked :eek:
Did not think it would end in a tie. Great job OC Engineer JD on your shot!!!

[inch53]

Congrads, you two on winning, great photos. That makes 2 contests this month that’s ended with a tie.
inch

[OC Engineer JD]

WOW!!!! I'm shocked :eek:
Did not think it would end in a tie. Great job OC Engineer JD on your shot!!!

Back at ya! Great photo! :)

[BuddyBurton]

This is the first time that I ever won a photo contest. Better yet, sharing the win with a fellow railroad photographer. :)

*Still in shock* :eek:
*Ready for someone to pinch me* :D

[OC Engineer JD]

You keep taking photos like that and you'll get a few more wins! ;)