Does this mean I can take a picture of a truck that is hauling diesel fuel for locomotives and it will be included in the database? Me confused...
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I thought the website said Railpictures.net? Im sorry but this has nothing to do with a picture of a train, This photo should of got the rejection: Poor Esthetic Quality.
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Use your x-ray vision guys and you will see railcars in the Hull of the Ship that are loaded and unloaded from the rear.
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I am sorry that 2 of you feel this picture does not belong. Railroad car ferries were as much a part of railroading as locomotives and freight cars. This picture has as much to do with railroads as do pictures of depot, roundhouse, bridges
exc. I hope the rest of you enjoy this shot of a RAILROAD CAR FERRY in it's natural environment.
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| Posted by on September 3, 2011 | |
Up on the side of the stack is the Ann Arbor Insignia qhich is of a railroad car, and with a little imagination you can see the 20 plus cars inside on the railroaddeck. Long live the Annie Car Ferry Fleet.
Norbert Shacklette
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The remarks state that this is an Ann Arbor Car Ferry? Surprisingly and quite honestly this photo doesnt resemble any connection with railroading other than the fact that it was an 'Ann Arbor Railway" operation. That would be like a picture of a CP Rail Airplane, does it mean it isnt a train? The answer is yes, does it mean it isnt train related, also yes. Almost all railways have seperate interprises and this photo clearly demonstrates that. In the end it is a cloudy day photo of an old ship on a lake with no railway relation, a time piece, but RP material?
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| Posted by Tugboat on September 3, 2011 | |
I could not disagree more, I think this is a nice photo of a piece of railroad history that often gets forgotten about. As a former Great Lakes mariner, I for one thank you for your contribution.
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David, as a frequent visitor of Ludington MI I thought it was the SS Badger at first glance, very much railroad related! Remember you can delete comments
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My first thought was "when did this site become boatpictures.net" but then I thought like David pointed out if you can take pictures of Railroad Buildings than a Railroad Ferry is not a problem. Glad the Screeners didn't reject this one. PCA from me.
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This is as much part of the Ann Arbor Railroad as a GP35 or RS1 was. Great photo. Forget those negative comments and submit more.
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So since boats are now allowed in. Can I take a photo of the Pan Am Railways SUV parked near my house and it'll get included in the DB?
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| Posted by SeanK97 on September 4, 2011 | |
In as much as this is technically a part of a railroad, I do disagree that it stands on it's own merit. To the untrained/casual observer this is a very large boat/ship, nothing more. If it was docked and it was apparent to the casual observer that a locomotive was pushing cars inside the hull and/or pulling them out, it would serve a far greater purpose to be included here. On it's own, it is a fine picture although not quite RP quality. The ferry was a large part of the success of the A2 railroad but, unless you lived near the water to see it in action, or you were learned on the A2 railroad and their operations, this still is no more than a boat picture. Thanks for sharing it though:)
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Allow me several arguments for the inclusion of this photo (although I agree that the technical quality of the image does leave a little to be desired): 1) The cross-lake connections were historically essential for the success of the Ann Arbor Railroad, which at its height operated more mileage across Lake Michigan than it did land routes in Michigan and Ohio. 2) Railroading is a lot more than "the locomotive" coming at you. C'mon, guys, don't put your camera down as soon as the power gets past you -- there are a lot more fascinating subjects still to come. 3) The Railpictures.net site can become very boring when it consists of nothing but three-quarter wedge shots with perfectly lit noses and no "foreground obstructions" to distract the viewer from that all-important "locomotive." Railroading is a tremendously diverse vocation/avocation and the photographic record deserves to portray that diversity.
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This is an awesome shot. I lived extremely close to Lake Michigan for three years and my railroading interest budded a fascination with these ships. The shot ought to be included here because it is an example of how many railroads, not just the Ann Arbor, found ways to alleviate congestion around Chicago and shove traffic between the East and West through a more creative endeavor.
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Why not allow pictures of Virgin Atlantic planes now? This to me seems like it crosses the same guidelines as Virgin's plane and train operations.
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So far I am surprised by some comments. I thought this was an acceptable Inage. The number of views shows that a change of mode is ok at times. This car ferry was part of a high tonnage Cross Lake Service that died off in the 70s. I think the last one was the C&O Badger. I should be gripping since it put my Pavonia shot in second place for day two, but I am not. David I would say you were in a boat to get this shot.
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Hmm, many comments by what seems to be people whom have had photos rejected. As a railfan, I'm very interested to know the history of an operation like this, as we'll never see it again. Even if I can't see a boxcar this photo definately belongs here.
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| Posted by Dwayne on September 5, 2011 | |
I cant not believe that there are so many folks I consider my peers against such a key part of a regional service. I understand that it may not show a rail car, a locomotive, not even a tower or signal. But we all have to agree that this was a key part of northern MI rail service. It encompasses something that I have never had the opportunity to see, but I am eager to see and learn more. We have been given the chance to see a lot of barge operations in AK. Thanks for posting the pic, may not seem like much, but at least your keeping your priorities in order. Relaxing and fishing, but all the while, the trains are always on your mind. What more needs to be said about it.
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Well, since I have yet to have a photograph accepted - period (and Lord knows I have tried), I guess I can speak from "authority" as well. The reason that there are screeners here is to maintain a quality data base and that is exactly what it is - in my opinion. Like my college eductors (now collegues) only my best work was allowed to maintain a top level. The screeners should allow nothing less (so I keep trying - not fuming/crying). The quality of photographs can (and should) sometimes be compromised for nostalgia's sake otherwise there would be no vintage rails here at all folks. The ferries ARE as railroad related as a tie plate and should be included when appropriate. (And Don, the Badger still sails, albeit a 'tourist line' now...)
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| Posted by DT on September 19, 2011 | |
Thanks for sharing a shot of this far too often ignored part of railroad history!
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