Trackside with Erik and Mike, Vol. 56

[Poppa_Zit]

In sticking with the "I always vote for steam" assessment strategy I used last month, Bergie gets my vote this time.

Way to smarten up and grab the "steam junkie" voting bloc, Bergie!

Pop Z

[PBenham]

Y'know.. that night shot with the "Builder" in the background was a bigger challenge for Mike than the daylight ladder assisted wedgie . I might have gotten that shot of 261, using a small diameter lens that fit through the fence. But Mike's night shot took some planning and experience and just plain luck!Also, I hate going up on ladders.

[Bergie]

Bergie,

Maybe I didn't read the story well enough...but...I know which shot you're using for the competition, but which of Mike's is the shot he's using for the week?

Edit:

Nevermind...guess I looked at a "Beta" version of this weeks competition.

I'm not sure I know what you're referring to, Chris. I don't see anything now.

But seriously, yes, the cat got out a little early. Stop being so "on top of things!"

Bergie

 

[CopCarSS]

Went with Mike this week. Bergie, I liked the timeless wedge, but the lighting was a little dull to me, and the smokebox was too dark. I liked the contrast between the moving and non-moving parts of Mike's shot.

Still, as always, a great effort by both parties. Thanks for sharing!

[CopCarSS]

Bergie,

Maybe I didn't read the story well enough...but...I know which shot you're using for the competition, but which of Mike's is the shot he's using for the week?

Edit:

Nevermind...guess I looked at a "Beta" version of this weeks competition.

[Bergie]

I just posted the latest installment of Trackside with Erik and Mike in our new section within the Railroad Reference area of TrainsMag.com.

Read Trackside with Erik and Mike Volume 56

Voting for Trackside with Erik and Mike now occures at the top of the Trackside with Erik and Mike section. Click here to vote.

Please feel free to add your comments regarding this week's photos here.

Thanks, Erik