100 Greatest Railroad Photos

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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Hello,

By now I’m sure you’ve heard about Trains magazine’s forthcoming special issue, 100 Greatest Railroad Photos. (If you’re not familiar, go here to learn more about 100 Greatest Railroad Photos.)

Anyway, I just swiped an advance copy off a co-workers desk (while he wasn’t looking) so I could take a look. Simply put, WOW! While I work here at Kalmbach, I saw very little of the behind the scenes production of this title, so this is the first I’m seeing it. So, while I might be biased because I work here, I’m not biased because it’s my baby (so to speak).

I can’t wait to see your reaction to it. Personally, the photo on page 11 of a German steam locomotive’s fire being lit is amazing. After browsing through this, I’ve surmised that I need to practice my photography skills a LOT more.

Bergie

By the way…
If you’ve ordered a copy, you should be receiving it shortly. (All copies will be mailed by November 22 out of southeast Wisconsin and it will be on sale at hobby shops and newsstands (like Barnes & Noble, Borders, etc.) on December 2.

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I gotta stop ignoring the ads- this one almost snuck by me. Not now, order submitted…

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Brian, wait until you see page 5. It should grab your attention, as an upper-midwest guy.

Have a great weekend,
Bergie

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Eric, UNFAIR…I haven’t even gotten half way through FAST TRAINS and now you go and spring another special publication on me!!! Oh well, I guess I’m just a foamer at heart and will need to enter my order this weekend. By the way, I am really enjoying FAST TRAINS!

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I haven’t recieved my copy of LOCOMOTIVES 2008 yet. I have ordrded FAST TRAINS,and will order 100 RAILROAD PHOTOS soon.

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I am back and forth about ordering it… From all the previews it looks to concentrate on the miswest and east, And I am a western railroad fan.

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Hi Jim,

I know the feeling. Fortunately, 100 Greatest Railroad Photos is easier to read… lots of photos and captions. [8D]

I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying Fast Trains. I still need to put some quality time into that one.

Erik

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If you ordered Locomotive 2008 and haven’t received it yet, drop an e-mail to customerservice@kalmbach.com and let our customer service department know about it. One of our wonderful reps will look into the problem and get you fixed up.

Erik

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To be honest, I didn’t notice any bias toward any region of the Unites States when I was reading it. (I highly doubt there is any such bias.)

From my perspective, this is about the photography, not the paint scheme on the locomotive. The coolest photo in the magazine (again, in my opinion) is of a German steam locomotive.

Erik

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I am enjoying this special issue but I was disappointed in its perfect binding. It spoils a beautiful photo to have part of it be lost in the gutter.

On the other hand, because these photos are so memorable, it would be wonderful if some of these photos could be added to the collection that is available for purchase at the Trains.com Railroad Art Store.

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Just got my copy in the mail today- yes indeed, some great shots.

It certainly did, but the last shot on Page 114 is even better, because it’s a sight I see all the time around here. Good thing it usually doesn’t last long…[:D]

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Dont even pull that card. Most of teh “spectacular” railroad photos ive seen have been from the West.

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I thumbed throgh a copy of 100 Greatest Photos and most of the pics were familar from 20 yrs of reading Trains, but it is nice to see them in a compendium like this.

I liked Locomotives 2008. Made great airplane reading. Actually read it cover to cover, which is something I seldom, if ever, get to do. Really liked the GE article as well as the Upstate NY Alco-heavy LALRR railroad article. My only feedback would be, that a small, very simple map with each feature article would add SO much to the story. i.e. you could figure out the relative position of the RR being discussed w/o having to drag out an atlas to place it. For example, the LALRR story referenced several towns and junctions as well as connecting lines. A simple map that depicted the key points would have helped the reader visualize significantly better as you read through the article seeing names locations names, repeated several times. Maybe next time??

Stack

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I’m looking for an excuse to give myself 100 Greatest Railroad Photos for Christmas.

If you loved it, feel free to let me know! - a.s.

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The following is just for fun.

on page 29, it shows the worlds “only” triple track crossing in the world.

But if you want to be politicly correct, Richmond Virginia has the worlds only 10 level transportation crossing in the world.

level one - is the James River for boats.

level two - just above that about 20 feet and running next to the river is the Old Richmond canal works.

level three - and crossing the canal is the road (slightly below rr grade) that crosses the southern railway as shown in the picture.

level four - is the sidewalk next to the road, about 8 inches above road, but still below tracks.

level five - is the southern railroad.

level six - is the seaboard railroad.

level seven - is the chessie system.

level eight - just above chessie is interstate 95.

level nine - and above the interstate is the airliners.

level ten - way above that is the space shuttle and station.

So all modes of transportation is covered - boats, barges, roads, pedestrian, railroads, interstates, airways and space.

Any questions?

Mark. (who lives 45 min from the confederate capital.)

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THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT. [bow]

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There better be some of O. Winston Link’s shots in there.

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That’s great - very creative and funny ! Thanks ! Why don’t you get a photo of your own of this location, and then label it accordingly and publish it ?

There must be an application for this kind of thinking someplace - I’m just scared to think of where it might be - IRS, software engineering, legal, insurance contracts, sports rules, etc., etc.

  • Paul North.
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I got my copy a couple of days ago. It was part of a subscription renewal deal that my Aunt gave me for Christmas. I enjoyed the photography and now have a question.

How was the Walter Thrall photograph on page 74 dated? The calendar does not match the cited month. The only month in 1936 the calendar matches is December.