Portal:Trains/Intro/Image archive


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These are the archives of nomination discussions and their results for the image that appears in the Trains portal introduction.

Images used in 2005
Only one image was used in the introduction from the portal's creation until the end of 2005.

AVR Thomas 7.JPG
Here's a good candidate for April 1. Slambo (Speak 16:44, 6 December 2014 (UTC)

Early 2012 candidates
Starting off the candidates list again we have...

Slambo (Speak 14:39, 16 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Used File:Beira Ry BR7 (4-4-0) SAR Class NG6 a.JPG for Feb. Slambo (Speak 15:33, 1 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Used File:KORAIL EL8000.jpg for March. Slambo (Speak 12:19, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

Several candidates
Here are a few possibilities from Commons:

Slambo (Speak 12:17, 13 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Used File:387043petrzalka1998.jpg for September. Slambo (Speak  11:21, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Used File:DSB Litra-ABs Litra ABns Oesterport.jpg for October. Slambo (Speak 13:18, 28 September 2011 (UTC)

From Indian Railways
--SharadbobTalkC 10:32, 29 April 2010 (UTC)

Possibilities for April 1
So it's time to start looking toward the next April Fool's Day. Add possible features for that week to this section.


 * Comment: I would vote for No. 1 --Janke | Talk 19:38, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

9242.jpg
Nice countryside, reasonably clear image of the train on a curve, not too much obstruction. - Zzrbiker (talk) 13:26, 9 February 2010 (UTC)
 * A good candidate for the lead image, but as we've already had a few electric-powered trains in a row, this would be better for April, now that I've updated the March picture to be a diesel-powered train. Slambo (Speak  11:31, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Image:JA1271 Opapa 16Feb2003 JChristianson.jpg
That JA picture used for the NZ rail portal - it's a got the essential ingredients of loco, track, carriages and nice composition.
 * Zzrbiker (talk) 13:58, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

Image:V 36 123.jpg
Shows an entire train and is discernible in thumbnail view. Slambo (Speak 20:47, 19 August 2008 (UTC)

Image:SP 8033 19921006 IL Eola.jpg
Yes, this is an image that I created (which is another reason I'm bringing it here first before plopping it into the main slot). It shows the definition of a train and it is clear with good color at small resolutions. Slambo (Speak 13:46, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Image:MagyarÁllamvasutak.V63-039.jpg
Good contrasting colors, the entire train is visible. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak 16:21, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

New BNSF ES44DC #7663 at Commerce, California on February 21, 2005.
I feel that this image accutately portrays to the rail transport community modern trains in the United States. The locomotive featured here is a member of the GE Evolution Series, GE's top of the line. It features regenerative braking, to meet the new EPA Emissions Standards.KG6YKN 21:51, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

Multiple possible images
Okay, rather than listing each one individually, since it appears that I'm the only person who actively uses this page, here are six candidates from commons:

I'm inclined to use the sugar cane railway image since we've shown primarily standard gauge trains in the lead image so far. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak 15:53, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Looking back at the archive, we used photos depicting the following:
 * May-Dec 2005: US diesel powered freight train
 * Jan 2006: Austrian electric passenger train
 * Feb 2006: German electric passenger train
 * March 2006: US steam passenger train
 * April 2006: Indian steam passenger train
 * May 2006: US electric passenger train
 * June 2006: Japanese electric passenger train
 * July 2006: British steam freight train
 * So, if we're looking for diversity, then either of the two Australian images (showing diesel freight trains) would be near the top of the list. We've done four electric powered passenger trains in the last 8 images, and we've done US in three of the last 8. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak  13:29, 25 July 2006 (UTC)


 * You could also consider these. -- Sundar \talk \contribs 13:43, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

SenzanSen2005-5.jpg
There's a preponderance of green which draws the eye to the train. We haven't used an image from Asia in this section yet. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak 16:32, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

Amtrak Regional viewed from NJ Transit train.jpg
Shows a complete Amtrak train. Good composition and lighting. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak 14:32, 14 April 2006 (UTC)

StrasburgRR 2004 0920Image0044.jpg
Image deleted in August 2008

Good color, shows an entire train, highlights steam power. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak 12:22, 16 February 2006 (UTC)


 * It doesn't seem particularly striking, and for some reason I can't put my finger on it seems a little sort of vauge. Not a bad picture, but I'm not certain its the best we can do. The better of the two imho. Thryduulf 18:16, 21 February 2006 (UTC)

VW-Cargotram-Dresden.jpg
The structure in the background is a little distracting, but this is the first example I've seen of a tram designed for freight service. Very interesting image. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak 15:13, 21 February 2006 (UTC)


 * A really interesting image, but not, imho, good enough to be the lead picture. The building takes up too much of the frame and kind of distracts from the tram. Thryduulf 18:16, 21 February 2006 (UTC)

WCML freight train.jpg
Good color, shows a complete train under catenary. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak 12:24, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

RE Deutsche Bahn AG Maschen GFDL.JPG
Another electrified train, this one from Germany. The catenary is not so obtrusive, and the red train is easy to pick out from the scenery. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak 12:32, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

Oebb298205.jpg
An interesting image of something that isn't on the mainline. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak 17:30, 21 December 2005 (UTC)

Austria 1044 semmering.jpg
Good color and composition; an interesting image. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak 17:23, 21 December 2005 (UTC)

Dokuchaevsk 016.jpg
Another April 1 candidate, this time of a park attraction. Slambo <small style="color:black">(Speak 02:27, 12 October 2015 (UTC)

TE33A-0113 with freight train.jpg
Straightforward depiction of a modern train in Tajikistan. Slambo <small style="color: black;">(Speak) 15:47, 4 December 2017 (UTC)

Bahnhof-Eupen001.jpg


This picture shows one of the modern trains we see often in Europe. This is helpful for people to see how the European rail system looks like. This is why the picture should be nominated. Bredyhopi (talk) 22:56, 18 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Promoted. Slambo <small style="color: black;">(Speak) 14:30, 31 August 2021 (UTC)