The Mystic River, huh? That makes sense. I've ridden right past that bridge (on a diverging track) on the commuter rail to Salem. Again, nice photo.
Yes, my photo will be in the August issue in the Fantrip section. (I won't say more since that issue isn't out yet. ) Thanks for the kind words!
Hey, Tyler!
Thanks so much for your note. Yeah, we gave the voters a dilemma this week. There is a lot of great photography presented.
My bad about the Boston location. That's an Orange Line train crossing the Mystic River. (I've updated the page to reflect that.) Thanks for asking about it. Did we just publish one of your photos in the magazine, showing a subway train photographed from the Prudential Tower? I loved that shot! I went up to that observation deck on my very first visit to Boston (I won a contest whose grand prize was a trip on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor). Very nice photo! I hope we see more of your work in Trains.
Next time I'm traveling out your way, I'll definitely let you know.
--Matt
Beware of he who suggests the theme: I vote for Andy.
Not that there isn't stunning photography here. But in some of the shots, especially the more masterful compositions, the beauty doesn't highlight the bridge.
Second place goes to Kat for best story!
btw, who's Drew paying off to vote? 35 percent???
I voted for Kathi's shot as well, because it is a unique shot, taken while 'riding the rails'. Great shot, Kathi!! And a very big kudos for all the other contributors this week!. You all did a great job.
Had to go with Kathi's shot as well - it's a unique perspective. Not that the others shots weren't good, but they were almost all "side" shots.
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...
Some great photos guys and Kathi. I was initially taken by Kents unique submission.
Then Kathi's shot taken from Tom and Sue Hoback's Santa Fe 56 really got my attention for several reasons; 1. I have ridden the Santa Fe 56 with the Hobacks and enjoyed the food, hospitality and railroad discussions; 2. the details of an open deck pile trestle with the inside guard rails are vivid, and 3. the composition with the surrounding landscape while on a moving (I suppose) train was splendid.
I also liked Tom's Canyon Diablo, one of the most unique bridge designs. But my vote went to Kathi for the reasons cited.
Jack Kelly
Wow! So many choices! I voted for Tom Danneman, but a lot of others came close!
I don't have a remark for everyone's photos, but I do have a few...
- Elrond: Very nice! I like the fog!
- Andy: I love the way the train curves across the frame in this one! That's one heck of an impressive bridge!
- Tom: You got my vote this time! A spectacular bridge, an the elephant-style GE's don't hurt either! Great shot!
- Alex: That is one cool photo! It's hard to see anything past the train because of all the steam so the locomotive looks like it's coming out of the clouds!
- Jim: That's a very interesting bridge. I bet it really gives new engineers a sense of vertigo because of the sharp curve and height!
- Matt: It's too bad I missed your tour through New England! I have a few questions about your photo. What line is that? I instantly thought of the Red Line, but it crosses the Charles on the Longfellow Bridge, which even on the approaches, has arches underneath the bridge. There's never any flat-bottemed bridges like in your shot. And from 2008 - the bridge stil looked like that. In addition, there would be lots of lighted buildings lining the river.
Are you sure that isn't the bridge shared with the MBTA Commuter Rail over the Neponset River in Neponset, MA, south of Boston?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=boston&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.555544,103.798828&ie=UTF8&ll=42.284596,-71.037673&spn=0.006778,0.012671&t=h&z=17
Folks —
Trackside with Trains.com Vol. 115, Railroad Bridges, is now live, with 11(!) of our 13 photographers participating. You can read Vol. 115 here, and click here to vote.
Thanks!
Andy CummingsAssociate EditorTRAINS MagazineWaukesha, Wis.
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