Trackside with Erik and Mike, Vol. 52: June 5, 2006

Posted by Bergie

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 3:40 PM

The latest installment of Trackside with Erik and Mike is now live within the Railroading section on the Trains.com home page. Please read this week's column first then vote for your favorite photo album below.

Erik Bergstrom

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Posted by trainboyH16-44

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 5:22 PM

If it was down to single pictures, Mike's night shot would definitely be the one. Unfortunately, I didn't think the acerage of thaqt album was quite as good as Bergie's..

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Posted by shawnbecher

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 5:50 PM

I guess I'm starting to like shortline and branch railroading better than mainline railroading. Mike's night shot really took the cake. I really liked Erik's last shot though - too bad he didn't capture the whole train in that shot or that would have been really neat.

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Posted by mandelswamp

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 6:04 PM

Erik had some really nice photos. If his last shot had captured the entire train it would have been awesome. However, I think the photography of Mike's night shot and Mike's picture of the 1:1 model railroad with the switching of the Ag company with the higher trackage of the warehouse as a background added up to a better photo album. So, in summary, both albums were greatly enjoyed but I felt that Mike's entries edged out Erik's so Mike got my vote. Thanks guys and I am very happy to see Trackside back to a regular schedule (I hope!).

Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 6:21 PM

I PERSONALY CAN NOT VOTE. AND WHY? BECAUSE THEY BOTH LOOK GOOD. I LIKE BOTH OF THEM. ALLAN.

Posted by dalemuir

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 6:29 PM

Erik's photos tell a story. Mike's do not.

Posted by brilondon

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 6:31 PM

Mikes night shot won me over for the contest although Erik's series of BNSF shots were excellent. As usual the contest could have been won by either and I really had a tough time desiding on the winner.

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Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 6:42 PM

Mike's! Love those Lights!

Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 6:49 PM

Well, Erik you left the safety of Wisconsin for the rattle snake land of Western Nebraska..great stuff, come back soon..

Posted by FrankHOEC

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 6:53 PM

The night shot is the best. It is now on my desk top

Posted by UPTRAIN

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 6:54 PM

Had to go with Erik's, loved those hilly shots!

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Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 7:23 PM

[;)]Okay, I'm in a quandry right now. My fave picture of any is the night-time shot of Mike's, but I'm going with Eric's album because he had more than just the one that was really great. Love that wide shot of the empty coal train with the hills in the bground!

Posted by DICKK

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 7:24 PM

Voted for Eric. I love those all encompassing shots with plenty of train in them. Too much head on with mikes. Both were great and it was a tough decision

Posted by wctransfer

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 7:30 PM

I voted for Mikes, as i think Wisconsin is a great spot to railfan. Prairies,woods, and little towns. Plus, Mike has a WC unit! Lol.

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Posted by wcfan4ever

on Mon, Jun 5 2006 7:48 PM

Gotta Love Wisconsin!!

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