Trackside vol. 124 — Matched consists

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zardoz

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Posted by zardoz on Monday, October 19, 2009 4:35 PM

The photos were all interesting, with lots of different perspectives. However, I thought that most of the images were rather washed-out and faded looking, except Jim's and Alex's. Jim's shot showed some amazingly steep track. But my favorite was Alex's. Nice composition, bright colors, nice scenery.

Mookie

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, October 19, 2009 3:12 PM

This was really easy. Every lady knows that the purse and shoes should match! Mr. Wrinn got the whole outfit right!

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CShaveRR

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Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, October 19, 2009 3:12 PM

Around here, matched consists--or, should we say, consists that look matched--aren't so easy to come by. I can only wish that it would be possible to see an Amtrak train as neat as the cog railway shot posted by Jim.

Having said that, I think that everyone hit the theme nicely this time--some with shortlines, some with exotic power, and some with scenery. I chose a scenic shot where the power was front and center, and in weather that I didn't think I'd mind being out in. So Tom Danneman got my vote this time.

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henry6

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Posted by henry6 on Monday, October 19, 2009 1:34 PM

Theme is too easy...all ya gotta do is find a string of engines painted the same, probably all the same kind of unit, too...all well and good. So you've got to go a step further and find the Seattle Sounder or a GO Transit set or what Jim Wrinn found in Switzerland!

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tree68

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, October 19, 2009 12:07 PM

Nice collection, interesting theme. I really like Alex's submission - it meets the theme on two counts. Both the motive power and the cars in the train appear to be matched sets.

But I went with Drew's entry because I liked the unique composition.

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