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Trackside with Erik and Mike, Vol. 25: February 21, 2005

Posted by JoeKoh

on Wed, Feb 23 2005 4:10 PM

Voted for #2. and yes Bergie i cant stress enough to some people STAY SAFE.
Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Feb 23 2005 5:41 PM

HEYany one that goes out in midwinter to take a Photo of a train is a Nut! OR a true train Buff!! #2 GETS MY VOTE.

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Feb 23 2005 6:19 PM

#1. I really like that shot.

Posted by eolafan

on Wed, Feb 23 2005 8:09 PM

Hey, both are great photos but you can only vote for one, so I say #2.

Eolafan (a.k.a. Jim)

Posted by coborn35

on Wed, Feb 23 2005 8:10 PM

#1 [angel][bow]
#2 [:(!][V][}:)][?][:(][:O][*^_^*][banghead][censored][censored][censored][%-)][D)][|(][(-D][tdn][tdn][:-^][zzz]

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

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Feb 23 2005 9:07 PM

Photo #2 at first seems ordinary while the lighting in #1 gives it a moody flavor. However, getting a nicely exposed shot in the contrasty conditions of sun-on-snow is what swayed my vote to #2.

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Feb 23 2005 10:12 PM

All I can say is that rules were made to be broken and Photo #1 does this well. [:p]

Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Feb 23 2005 10:26 PM

Hi All,[:)]

I say PHOTO # 1 As you can some grant in the early morning Photo [8D]
and as for UP spoils the photo with overpowering it[:o)]

Cheers to Erik & Mike,Keep up the Good Work[bow]
and a Great Day to one and all[:D]

Russuio[zzz]

Posted by pbouzide

on Thu, Feb 24 2005 12:09 AM

While photo #2 seems more "technically impressive" (lighting and sky/cloud/snow detail are stunning), I slighly prefer the more dramatic composition of photo #1. The fallen flag non-widecab SD leading stacks is the tip-in. On the other hand, the big power consist on what I assume to be an Adams Line manifest is also interesting subject matter. But they're both very good and it took me a bit of contemplation to decide.

Posted by Anonymous

on Thu, Feb 24 2005 8:37 AM

Well, I love the UP but the other photo shows a lot of effert on the lighting and I couldn't take a shot like that. Awesome job and good luck! Jimbo/jesdiesel

Posted by wcfan4ever

on Thu, Feb 24 2005 12:11 PM

Although I love the SOO, the UP photo gets my vote. I love the flag units! Seeing three of them on one train is a treat for Wisconsin...I'm guessing it was taken in Wisconsin?! They both deserve votes but I'm going with the UP.

Dave Howarth Jr. Livin' On Former CNW Spur From Manitowoc To Appleton In Reedsville, WI

- Formerly From The Home of Wisconsin Central's 5,000,000th Carload

- Manitowoc Cranes, Manitowoc Ice Machines, Burger Boat

Posted by Anonymous

on Thu, Feb 24 2005 1:38 PM

I feel photo #1 is your winner. It's as if the engine is coming right at you instead of just standing watching it go by. Tom Hutchinson Bel Alton, Md.

Posted by Anonymous

on Thu, Feb 24 2005 4:18 PM

I am going with number 2 even though it is a bit plain. I just like a picture where you can see details on the train.

Posted by Anonymous

on Thu, Feb 24 2005 4:19 PM

I am going with number 2 even though it is a bit plain. I just like a picture where you can see details on the train.

Posted by dblink02

on Thu, Feb 24 2005 5:09 PM

I like to see a SOO unit in the lead, but those UP units were just to crisp and clean not too get my vote. Do you still have to pay UP 5% for that photo?!