72 hour modelling challenge "SD40 / SD40-2" ending Monday 3rd December 2007

Colonel Nov 30, 2007

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SD40 / SD40-2

Poll closed Dec 12, 2007.
  1. river_eagle - Mopac sd40-2 #7079

    1 vote(s)
    3.1%
  2. HemiAdda2d - Cherokee Plant load at Tunnel 17

    1 vote(s)
    3.1%
  3. Scott Stutzman - SP 8357 & 8320 Head down the hill

    5 vote(s)
    15.6%
  4. Colonel - Looks like another MoPac

    2 vote(s)
    6.3%
  5. kingj63 - SD40-2RC

    10 vote(s)
    31.3%
  6. Flash Blackman - SD40-2RC

    11 vote(s)
    34.4%
  7. SecretWeapon - 3021

    2 vote(s)
    6.3%
  1. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    1. All challenges close at 12 midnight (24:00 hours) Eastern Standard Time on Monday 3rd December 2007, and will be noted with a "Time's up!" post within the thread.
    2. Please use the challenge as a motive to take a new photograph rather than using a photograph that you have taken in the past.
    3. Challenges are open to everyone, have fun!!
    4. Though not required, commenting on other peoples pictures is encouraged.
    5. Only one image per participant so please choose the image carefully.
    6. Any posts with images taken before the commencement of the challenge will be deleted.
    7. For photos to be eligible they must be taken between the 30th November and 3rd of December 2007.
    8. Ensure dates and times on your camera are correct.

    I look forward to seeing many contributors, remember this is to encourage all modellers to take a shot of the subject rather than post a photo taken in the past.
     
  2. CofGa_Fan

    CofGa_Fan TrainBoard Member

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    This ought to be a good one!
     
  3. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    SD40T-2's are just SD40-2's with better breathing apparatus.. You can bet I'm in on this one!
     
  4. river_eagle

    river_eagle TrainBoard Member

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    My camera is dying a slow death, and while Stanly Clause has gotten me a new one, I am not allowed to have it for 24 more days!
    out of twenty shots, this is the best it had left in it.
    Mopac sd40-2 #7079
    [​IMG]
     
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  5. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    My camera isn't much better.. Here's the trailing engine in a 3-unit midtrain set assisting with dynamic braking on a PSCX Cherokee Plant load at Tunnel 17:

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Scott Stutzman

    Scott Stutzman TrainBoard Member

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    SP 8357 & 8320 Head down the hill to wait for their next helper assignment.

    [​IMG]
     
  7. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Looks like another MoPac

    [​IMG]
     
  8. kingj63

    kingj63 TrainBoard Member

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    OK, I hope this works. This is my entry for the contest. Somehow I think this should win just because it is not only a new photo but also a brand new engine built within the 72 hour window. That said if you don't like it my feelings won't be hurt :) Not everyone like fantasy engines, and I will admit this enginne belongs in a yard not out on the raod but my layout doesn't have a yard. You will just have to imagine this SD40-2RC ( Radio Control equipped ) engine is doing some local work

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Dec 3, 2007
  9. Flash Blackman

    Flash Blackman TrainBoard Member

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    I had a prototype picture of this SD40 engine and it is one of the few that I planned weathering in advance. It also has a "porch" brake wheel stand on the rear.
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Dec 5, 2007
  10. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Tough competition from the west coast railroads....
     
  11. SecretWeapon

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  12. SecretWeapon

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  13. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Great models everyone and a special thanks to kingj63 for participating for the first time.

    The poll has been posted.
     
  14. Tompm

    Tompm TrainBoard Supporter

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    You folks sure don't make it easy to pick one with all these great looking locos!
     
  15. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    It is neck and neck between Flash and King keep the votes coming
     
  16. OC Engineer JD

    OC Engineer JD Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    The usual excellent entries! :)
     
  17. SP 9811

    SP 9811 TrainBoard Member

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    Great stuff guys!
     
  18. kingj63

    kingj63 TrainBoard Member

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    Thanks to all who voted for my entry! I am not the least bit put off by a second place finish. To the contrary I am amazed as the contest had a lot of great shots and my engine while being nice was in a bad location for a realistic photo.
    Congrats to Flash. I almost voted for your photo but figured that I may as well vote for my own ;-) Ha ha! You won anyway so all is good.
    I can't wait for the next contest I can enter.
     
  19. r_i_straw

    r_i_straw Mostly N Scale Staff Member

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    I voted for yours KingJ. I am from Wisconsin so maybe I am biased.;)
     
  20. Scott Stutzman

    Scott Stutzman TrainBoard Member

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    Well, I voted for yours also KingJ. Great entries everyone!:D
     

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