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 61
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 add your comments regarding this week's photos here.
Thanks, Erik
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I thought the lighting problems came from the discoloration provided by the sodium vapor lights all around the yard. Nonetheless, I voted for Erik's this time, because it gave the same feel of busy-ness that Mike's did in the last contest. I'm seeing more than one thing happening here (or getting ready to happen), and that is real railroading to me.
I've often said that I'm not a photographer, and even when I hang out with talented people like CopCar Chris, nothing is likely to rub off on me. So photographers may choose Mike's colorful shot--and there's nothing wrong with it that I'm aware of.
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
I did not like the pic that Eric submitted for judging. That pic would win if it had been daylight. Oh! I loved his pic of BNSF2017. So I voted for Mike this month.
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
The fact that the train is indeed snaking through a “canyon” of other cars just rings my bell, so to speak, plus the shape and texture of the cars on either side of the locomotive add to the illusion.
Everyday working sight for me, but that might be the reason it attracts me more than Mike’s shot.
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You guys are killing me!
First; I am not a pohotgrapher, more of a point and shoot with my Wal-Mart disposable.
Second; I enjoy all the pictures you put up for us to see.
Third; What is the prize for the"winner" in this contest?
A keg of Milwaukee's finest foamy soda, and a wheelbarrow full of J-ville Brats?
Quentin
I really liked both this week. Mike's farm scene is very nice and well composed, and the signal by the crossing is a nice touch. But the haze, for me, is a turn off.
However, Erik's photo invoked much more of an emotional response from me. It is almost like a model railroad photo!
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As an aside note--Mike, is that A-file load (the transformer) in your 5:59pm shot of the GP-38's the same one as in Erik's entry photo (just in front of the locomotives on the track to the left)?
If so, what a coincidence!!
I Really enjoyed the night shots!!!
Southern Ry.
Gotta go with Erik as I was at work the night he was there ! (Almost went with Mikes cause I didnt get my picture took lol)
Yes we are on time but this is yesterdays train
Once again, both nice shots. Have to go with Bergie's this time. It jumps out at you. I love the little touches of color to remind you it isn't a b&w shot.
Very well done, both of you.
Regards
Larry in Wauwatosa
Jack Fuller
Boy, talk about a tough choice! I like both photos, and it's really hard to decide. So I flipped a coin, and as I was fliping I was hoping for Mike's to come up, so I decided that was the one I should vote for. They are both awesome shots though!
Noah
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