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edblysard Stuck between Brian and Max’s…both fit the theme very well, but I think Brian’s is closer to the “home town” idea…Even though I worked for 20 years switching the city docks here, and should have a bias for ship and trains together, Max’s shot, while good enough to go on a calendar, shows more ore dock theme than railroad. So I go with Brian’s…
The railroad owns the ore docks :)
Mechanical Department "No no that's fine shove that 20 pound set all around the yard... those shoes aren't hell and a half to change..."
The Missabe Road: Safety First
I always check for the theme first, and three words stood out, namely HOME, TOWN and PRIDE. For me "pride" immediately eliminated Brian's picture of a filthy old GP wearing the remains of a previous road's paint scheme (sorry Brian). At least one other was in a purely rural setting, even if it was otherwise an excellent picture.
Eventually, by elimination, I voted for the shiny ONR FP7 in its "home" shop.
An article on the Aberdeen & Rockfish that I enjoyed immensely - well done in every respect:
A great track plan, too - if (when ?) I ever get back to model railroading, this is one I'd give serious consideration to building.
- PDN.
K. P. HarrierIt would make a lively and enlightening discussion herein if more voters came forward and explained how they interpreted the theme and why they voted the way they did.
I was looking for something that would personalize the photo for a specific place - such as the Aberdeen & Rockfish loco at Rockfish. Another consideration would be a "named" locomotive at it's namesake.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
Brian Schmidt:
Most interesting theme! But, for voting clarification, exactly what does ‘Hometown pride’ have reference to? Is it a small community with one or two railfans that get excited about some old or new power passing through, or something in the community, like a historical roundhouse, the railroad by the rim of the Grand Canyon, etc., which the whole community area can thrill and be prideful of?
Somehow, as is often the case, the theme concept may be eluding voters. For example, YOUR photo, Brian, is indeed a cool photo, but basically is the same as Alex Mayes’ photo, yet the voting results on those two photos are widely apart. Somehow I wonder if voters are NOT really theme conscious but are swayed by nostalgia, the older power in your photo. It would make a lively and enlightening discussion herein if more voters came forward and explained how they interpreted the theme and why they voted the way they did.
Best,
K.P.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- K.P.’s absolute “theorem” from early, early childhood that he has seen over and over and over again: Those that CAUSE a problem in the first place will act the most violently if questioned or exposed.
Vote for your favorite image in the Trackside with Trains Vol. 303: "Hometown pride" photo contest! The poll is open through April 14.
http://trn.trains.com/photos-videos/trackside/2017/05/vol-303-hometown-pride
Brian Schmidt, Editor, Classic Trains magazine
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