72 hour Modelling Challenge "Green" ending 26th May 2008

[Colonel]

1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 26th 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 24th May and 26th May 2008.
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.

[Flash Blackman]

Lowered Micro Trains bulkhead flat car and custom load.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/564/IMG_08561.JPG

[Mr. Train]

Here is my green collection

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/05220002.jpg
Sorry about the black:tb-sad:

[NWILMRR]

One of our members green collection
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1494/05220008.jpg
These are used to pull coal loads

[OC Engineer JD]

Nice consist!

[MRL]

YAY ALL BN!!!

[r_i_straw]

I don't have any BN. So, here is some green from across the pond.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/585/green.jpg

[Mr. Train]

Green is green r_i_ we will forgive in time

Any one else with more green?

[MRL]

Hold on here I'm trying to decide on which green to use...

[oldrk]

The BN guys have an unfair advantage!

[oldrk]

C&O camp cars, The George Washington, a few green C&O coachs, a doodlebug, a few John Deere tractors, a green cabin roof, a flat bed truck with a green cab and of course evergreens on the mountain.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1808/green1.jpg

[kingj63]

file:///Users/jeffking/Desktop/MolineWorksGP40.jpg OK, so it isn't real but it is green. I did this by request with the thought it was a plant switcher. Here it is on my layout before being shipped off to do the job for it's owner.

[river_eagle]

deere in the field
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/river_eagle/N-Scale/contest/green004.jpg

[Flash Blackman]

Ah, ha! Air conditioned tractor cab, I see. Probably has a TV in there so he can watch the St. Louis Cardinals (http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nfl/azstl/cardsstl.html)play football.

[river_eagle]

that's not the fancy tractor, this one is!
non contest photo
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/river_eagle/N-Scale/contest/green005.jpg
in the first one, you can only get the Cards-Astros game on the satilite radio, while row location verified via GPS!

[Chad Cowan]

My N-scale Paducah and Louisville... for those of you coming to the 2008 Convention in Louisville, not only can you see my stuff there but you can also visit the P&L's Oak Street Yard for a better view of the prototype!

Chad

[Flash Blackman]

Chad: If you're in the contest, please pick one of those pictures. We don't allow multiple entries.

As you can tell, I'm taking over this operation...heh, heh...as Colonel has departed on another vacation for this next week. Sure, he says he is working, but you never know. I am new at this, but I think I will end it on Tuesday, USA time as it is a long weekend in the USA.

Keep those green posts coming, you guys! :thumbs_up:

[Chad Cowan]

Flash:

Doesn't matter to me... but for the heck of it... how about the caboose??
http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/attachment.php?attachmentid=7128&d=1211756465

Thanks!

Chad

[oldrk]

that's not the fancy tractor, this one is!
non contest photo
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/river_eagle/N-Scale/contest/green005.jpg
in the first one, you can only get the Cards-Astros game on the satilite radio, while row location verified via GPS!
Thats some serious horsepower there running triples. Thats a long way from the first self scouring plow.

[MRL]

Wow just imagine teh size of the plow or planter behind the tractor with three tires! Man that would be some major acrage one could cover with that beast!!!:tb-shocked:

[MRL]

Hold on I'll be posting in a little bit! Off to the BN lair!!! Awayyyyyyyyyy.

[river_eagle]

Thats some serious horsepower there running triples. Thats a long way from the first self scouring plow.
it's not about the horses, the extra tread spreads out the weight to lower ground pressure in the soft river bottom soil.

[Flash Blackman]

Hold on I'll be posting in a little bit! Off to the BN lair!!! Awayyyyyyyyyy.MRL: Where are you? I'm about to close.

[Flash Blackman]

MRL: Where are you? I'm about to close.Okay. Tomorrow night and I have to close it. Colonel is going to yell at me anyway. Rats!!

[MRL]

ok, THANKS, my little brother was in the hospital since thursday and I havent gotten around to getting any pictures.:tb-frown:

[MRL]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/2008_0528Green-528080642.JPG

[Flash Blackman]

Contest closed. I'm posting the poll. Happy voting.

[Colonel]

More votes please

[OC Engineer JD]

C&O camp cars, The George Washington, a few green C&O coachs, a doodlebug, a few John Deere tractors, a green cabin roof, a flat bed truck with a green cab and of course evergreens on the mountain.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1808/green1.jpg

I just think this is a great photo! :)

[oldrk]

Thanks OC *S*

[Chad Cowan]

Thanks for your votes everyone! I'm honored... there were some really good photos in this mix and any one of those were equally deserving!

Chad

[oldrk]

Congrats to Chad!!

[OC Engineer JD]

Congratulations Chad! Your right, winning these contests is not an easy thing to do with all the great entries every week! I love these contests.....very good stuff every week. Another reason Trainboard is the best on the net! :)

[Colonel]

Congratulations Chad on winning this weeks challenge