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

Posted by trainmanj

on Thu, Feb 24 2005 5:14 PM

Hard choice, both photos were very good. However, a red SOO front wins me over.

Posted by silicon212

on Fri, Feb 25 2005 10:21 AM

I like the dramatic shot of that old SOO unit poking out of the dark, but I have to go with #2. Reason?

Uncle Pete's muscle adorned with Old Glory.

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Feb 25 2005 11:28 AM

I like BOTH, but Photo #2 comes off better in my eyes.

Plus, it's always tough to beat UP Power!
By the way guys, When you ugoing to upgrade to the NEW Canon Digital Rebel XS?
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Chris

Posted by trainboyH16-44

on Fri, Feb 25 2005 1:37 PM

I like photo 2 because I like snow. I am in calgary, and I am wearing sandals right now and all the time! I chase trains all the time in my sandals. Some colours go even better in snow than yellow, though,such as CP/SOO Candy Apple Red, and B&M blue.
trainboy

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Posted by Sterling1

on Fri, Feb 25 2005 3:59 PM

Both photos are great, the string of UP locos is really nice in WI snow. The shadowed light of the Soo is rare and tasteful. This time I went for the lighted spaces.

"There is nothing in life that compares with running a locomotive at 80-plus mph with the windows open, the traction motors screaming, the air horns fighting the rush of incoming air to make any sound at all, automobiles on adjacent highways trying and failing to catch up with you, and the unmistakable presence of raw power. You ride with fear in the pit of your stomach knowing you do not really have control of this beast." - D.C. Battle [Trains 10/2002 issue, p74.]

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Feb 25 2005 4:44 PM

Photo #1 gets my vote. First the lighting is more dramatic, second I like the compression of the loco and the stacks behind it, and third I am not a fan of the UP! And why DID the UP need six/seven locos on that train?

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Feb 25 2005 9:41 PM

#1 hands down. Any attempt to change the way we view trains is fresh.

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Feb 26 2005 10:20 AM

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Feb 26 2005 12:05 PM

we want to see trackside with erik and mike ' vol.march 11,2005

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Feb 26 2005 12:10 PM

I WANT TO SEE IT.

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Feb 26 2005 1:32 PM

Photo # 2 is the best the train lights and the sun on the side of the train makes,it come to life and just grab byour head and say to you look at me you voters abd vote ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by walthuston

on Sat, Feb 26 2005 5:25 PM

Give me the drama of the Soo Line shot over the yellow of the Usually Parked RR.

Walt

Walt Huston President Aberdeen, Tacoma & Spanaway Forrest Railroad

Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Feb 26 2005 7:59 PM

The lighting effects on Photo 1 are by far the more intersting, and captivates your attention right away; whereas, other than raw horsepower exhibited in photo #2 there is nothing there to grab your attention photographically speaking.

Posted by Anonymous

on Sun, Feb 27 2005 12:01 PM

I LOOKED AT PICUTE 1 I LIKE PICUTE 1.

Posted by Anonymous

on Sun, Feb 27 2005 12:04 PM

LOOK LIKE YOUR'S PICUTE 2 I LIKED THE BEST.