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Andrew Murdin

@andym13.bsky.social
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Rail Services Driver, get to work with trains from 60 years old to 60 days old. Keen photographer, anything that moves. Sunrises and Sunsets a particular favourite.

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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Latest addition to the traction card seen departing Crewe this afternoon. 222601 1M01 Stirling - Euston. 📷 27/05/2026
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A Santo Domingo Metro service on Linea 2 crosses the Rio Ozama. Approaching Estacion Eduardo Brito. 📷 11/05/2026
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
A trip back to the 80’s yesterday whilst on the Derby RTC. 37508 and 37714.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
First drive of 2026! 93003 0Q74 Worksop - Bicester, as far as Leicester for me. Very cold frosty start with a lovely sunrise.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Signaller requested I go via Chadd to get on to the RTC from Litchurch Lane this evening. Stroke of luck as the sky caught fire as I changed ends. 0R57 Derby Litchurch lane - Derby RTC. Nice addition to my Sunset collection. 📷 08/12/2025
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Something a little different yesterday, 93001 to Derby station for the Remembrance ceremony. Waiting time on the Sinfin Branch before gave this shot.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
First time visit to Soho Depot with one of the new toys. Delivered 730012 back from Gas Wood, with 37608 in the consist.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Spotted earlier today in Downtown Playa Del Carmen. Some of this stuff is real artwork. It’s a post/mail box.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Had to wait a couple of days but the first magnificent sunrise over the Caribbean this morning.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Today was an early morning run down the WCML from Derby to Preston with 37884. For a 60 year old loco it’s an amazingly smooth ride.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Out for a play with the new toys yesterday. 93008 & 009. Worksop to Castle Donnington.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Antonov 12B at BHX, Ukraine based Cavok Air Birmingham to Frankfurt.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
The sunset has finally delivered here. Bávaro Punta Cana.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Hoomans have vacated the duck pond! Let’s get the party started. Be more Duck 🦆
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Good afternoon out with the camera. Green Iguanas 🦎 and a hummingbird.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
I know I sleep in odd positions but…. West Indian/Cuban Whistling Duck. 🦆
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Important tick on the photo list, Hispaniola Mango Hummingbird.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Very good sunrise this morning over Bavaro Beach.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Morning already!! Sign of a good night. 🤣
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
This Duck knows where the party’s at. Enjoy life in a Swimming pool in Punta Cana.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
All go outside my favourite Birmingham hotel this evening.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
In the shadow of its former home, 323202 waits time at Soho North Jn. Enroute back to Allerton after repaint at Wolverton.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
It’s that time of year, damselflys emerge from wintering. Banded Demoiselle. Male and female both captured. Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Sometimes being up early, or late if you’re finishing nights, has its plus side. 5L00 ECS to Clapham Junction crossing the Thames at sunrise this morning. 🌅📷 12/05/2025
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
378214 delivered back to New Cross Gate depot for Alstom. Next to go 378206 taken for the same treatment in Widnes on Saturday. 37800 doing the honours.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
#FreightFriday 66785 crosses the Battersea railway bridge with 6L37 Hoo Junction - Whitemoor Ballast service. 📷 28/04/2025
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Easter Sunday afternoon stroll around the Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve Rushden. Mute Swans enjoying the spring sunshine.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The future of the Midland Mainline. East Midlands Railway 810008 sat in Platform 3 at St Pancras International. 008 meets 008 with 222008 in platform 2. A VIP giving it the once over as well.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
#FrontEndFriday BA 777 G-VIIK waiting its turn on the runway for take off at London Gatwick.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Finally caught one flying into Airbus Broughton this week. #BelugaXL
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
#SaturdaySteam Having passed it twice on my way to Crewe, 1Z71 “The Cheshireman” with Black 5 45212. Small distraction whilst I waited time in the Goods Loop next door.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Favourite lodge hotel didn’t disappoint view wise again yesterday. Room with a view. @hiltongardeninn.bsky.social
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
#OnThisDay2023 Start of the end for 313’s on the Coastway services. 313202, 313214 & 313217 make their final journey to Eastleigh. Challenging job due to the state of those units.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Sitting outside the EDU on Derbys RTC when I dropped 37510 off. A rather splendid looking 37501.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
I do love a good sunset and you don’t have to travel too far for a great image. Blackpool North Pier. 27/02/2025
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Have to say my favourite photo taken this year so far.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Getting down with the locals.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
#SinghaSunset
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Spectacular sunsets in Khao Lak Thailand, at Pak Weep beach at the moment.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Reverse of yesterday, Old Oak Common - Wembley engine move. Day light and warmer this time
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Early start to reverse the 730’s meant I caught a gorgeous sunrise over Harlesden. 92014 at rest in the Cripple siding.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
#OnThisDayLastYear Week in Liverpool to learn the 777’s. Making the most of the 507’s.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
#MeridianMonday Bright crisp frosty morning as 222002 glides in to Wellingborough, stopping due to multiple cancellations on the Connect service. 📷 11/01/2025
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Rung out of the RTC with the signaller at EMCC, just waiting the road. 0H72 Derby RTC - Wembley via Alrewas. Comfortable, if a tad chilly at speed, office today. 37402 on Way & Works 1.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
#TractorTuesday 37510 accelerates away through Liverpool South Parkway, after departing Allerton Depot with 331012. 5Q17 Allerton - Neville Hill.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
#TractorThursday 37611 relocated from Derby RTC to Wembley for some EMU work in the London area over the next couple of days. I’m on it again on Saturday. Waiting the road at Wichnor Junction.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Unmistakable skyline, featured quite a bit on my work roster the last couple of years. Not sure it will going forward, but it’s a place I’ve grown to enjoy working in, and wandering around with my Camera. @liverpoolvista.bsky.social a real inspiration.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
🎉Happy New Year one and all. Here’s to a great 2025.🎉 My last drive of 2024 was 37611, if nothing changes my first drive of 2025 will be…… 37611.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
#OnThisDay2021 My favourite tractor, 37884. I’d just got off after a 300 mile dash down the WCML. Willesden PRDC to Carlisle, Orion service bound for Shieldsmuir.
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Andrew Murdin @andym13.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Seasons Greetings to those who follow, like and comment on the stuff I post on here. Tough year at times 2024, hoping we all have a better 2025.
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