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A true mastershot. Captured in full sunlight, with fluffy clouds scattered across the bright blue sky. This area of the country is port...

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Matt Durkan
Artist | Hobbyist | Photography
United Kingdom
A 21 year old apprentice locomotive engineer from Bolton.

Current Residence: Bolton, Lancashire or Groudle Glen, Isle of Man
deviantWEAR sizing preference: Lanky
Favourite genre of music: Indie
Favourite photographer: Robin Coombes
Favourite style of art: Photography with a dash of Pixel Art
Operating System: Windows 7
MP3 player of choice: 5th Generation iPod Video
Wallpaper of choice: Steam/drums/climbing
Favourite cartoon character: Thomas the Tank Engine
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Good afternoon all.

Happy new year for a kick off, hope you all had a lovely time.

2011, done and dusted.

Best moment? Firing 45407 York-Scarborough with 11 coaches on. Injector on the whole way, flap up the whole way. Magic.

Worst moment? The uncertainty of if/when I would get to the Isle of Man last month. (I did in the end)

And to summarise, I would have to say that this photo



IS 2011 for me. 9 weeks at the NYMR with 45407 is the way to spend a summer :D

And so, to 2012. I believe our two engines will be busy as ever. They're out on the 28th January with a winter Cumbrian Mountain Express. No involvement with the Great Britain V as yet, but when something fails I can see us getting a phone call :p The Cathedrals Explorer, Time at the NYMR again (though how long for is still up in the air) and of course The Jacobite. Hopefully with some Scarborough and Tin Bath/Woolwinder action too.

We hope to out shop 4472 "Flying Scotsman" in the next few months, as well as the newest edition to the Riley fleet, 37518 in Intercity Swallow livery
Teaser! Also Imminent is L.M.S. Fowler/Hughes 'Crab' 2-6-0 No 13065, B12 No 8572 and the boilers of 7820 "Dinmore Manor" and Caledonia Railways No 419.

On a more personal level I'll be on the Isle of Man three times this year, and trips to Shap, Ais Gill, The Ravenglass and Eskdale, Keighley and more.

Anyway, lots to plan so I'd best get on with it. Excuse my ramblings.

May 2012 be as prosperous as 2011 for you all.

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  • Listening to: Jimmy Eat World
  • Eating: Bacon Creme Fraiche pasta thing
  • Drinking: Irn Bru

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The best heavy freight loco (suggestions welcome) 

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:iconholzernes-herz:
Many thanks Matt, for adding "Bittern" to your favourites :salute:

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:iconholzernes-herz:
Many thanks Matt, for adding "Britannia" to your favourites :salute:

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Mood: Amazed ~amtrakman Feb 24, 2012  Hobbyist Interface Designer
do you snap the pictures yourself????

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SCience isnt about "why", its about "why not"!
Comeing from a bunch of eggheads who wouldnt wouldnt reconise the thrill
of danger if it walked up and snapped there little pink braws......
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*matt-durkan-railways Feb 25, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Yes, every photo in my gallery is taken by me in the course of my job/hobby, with a camera that is nothing special.

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*matt-durkan-railways, deviantART's original and best 100% steam gallery
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~amtrakman Mar 14, 2012  Hobbyist Interface Designer
its better when you see it in real life

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SCience isnt about "why", its about "why not"!
Comeing from a bunch of eggheads who wouldnt wouldnt reconise the thrill
of danger if it walked up and snapped there little pink braws......
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:iconhowellomaha:
Hi,
My two sons are huge train photography fans too. Could you vote on a Union Pacific Commercial Remake? It only takes a moment of your time and would really be helpful. He is using some of his favorite photographs that work for the commercial. Here is the website to vote: [link]
Thank you so much!
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~rlkitterman Jan 11, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thanks for the favorite!
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~45407and44871 Dec 25, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Been a fan of your shots before I joined D.A.
Some excellent shots of Riley's girls! Keep it up mate!
Matt
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:iconholzernes-herz:
Many thanks Matt, for adding "Was it Matt ?" to your favourites :salute:

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