Trackside with Trains, Vol. 88 with guest Cody Grivno

[Mike M]

I almost went with the UP shot but I liked the great color contrast in Cody's shot. Red, white and blue...what's not to like.

[tree68]

I, too, found the piles of snow distracting.  I also like pictures of railroads "at work," which Mike provided very nicely.  The "pristine" nature of the snowy landscape was also a plus for me, so Mike gets my vote this time.

[pastorchoochoo]

Hello! 

This week, Mike Yuhas of Trackside with Trains.com is joined by Cody Grivno, associate editor at Model Railroader magazine. Get to know Cody and see how he's more than "just" a modeler.

Read Trackside with Trains.com Volume 88.

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Erik

Hi, guys,
I really like both photos, but most of my railroad shots this winter have been a lot of winter, so I've gotten flat looking at so many snow shots. I live in Mead, Washington right next to a BNSF branch that comes from the north and winds its way down to join the main line in Spokane. We have a morning and an evening train, both with 5 or 6 GPs pulling a lot of weight.
In contrast to that, my daughter and family live up in Sagle, Idaho right next to the main BNSF North-South main from Coer D'Alene to Canada. They have trains about every 15 to 30 minutes rummbling through. I make a lot of excuses to be up there "visiting" my grand children and I always have my camera with me.
Contrary to some, I really like the bright white, rolling snow piles framing the red/white of the WSOR against the bright blue sky. I'm afraid it's my vote.
However, Mike's Sheboygan UP shot has some neat framing with the jagged lines of the bare trees in the background, contrasted with the smooth yellow lines of the engines and the shadows on the snow. The WSOR just has a bit more color, but they are still very close photos. Nice goin' guys.
-Chris Eaton, Mead, WA