October, 2016 Winner: Jacobite Train (Hogwarts Express), Scotland

**bulloughphotography** · 10-09-2016, 09:32 AM - **11 Likes**

From near Ben Nevis, the highest point in Britain, and the seaport town of Mallaig, runs the Jacobite steam locomotive, otherwise known as the Hogwarts Express. This is the train that carried Harry Potter and his magical friends in the Harry Potter movies. Running since 1901, the train passes the deepest freshwater lake in Britain, Loch Morar, and crosses some of the most scenic land and ancient viaducts imaginable, including the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct.

Today the town of Mallaig is a bustling fishing and business port, certainly not hurt by the demand of worldwide Harry Potter fans wanting to ride the Hogwarts Express. Of particular interest to me, is a small island slightly off the coast of Mallaig, the Isle of Rum. This island was owned by a relative, George Bullough, and he built a fine castle there in 1897, the same year construction on the Jacobite train was begun.

This image of the train crossing one of the old viaducts was taken as I hung out the train window...my wife and son keeping a lookout for tunnels and branches that may not have been good for my skull.

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**noelcmn** · 11-02-2016, 11:16 AM - **1 Like**

Great shot! Beautiful movement and reflections.. Nominated.

**LaurenOE** · 11-02-2016, 11:53 AM - **1 Like**

Fantastic shot!

Nominated!

LiquidBlue19 · 11-02-2016, 08:55 PM

Nominated

shuttles12000 · 11-03-2016, 02:33 AM

Love this shot. Great technique

gnodde · 11-03-2016, 03:19 AM

Nice!

Joe2 · 11-03-2016, 03:26 AM

Originally posted by gnodde

Nice!

Great photograph Nominated.

KPsplash · 11-03-2016, 05:09 AM

love this shot, very different.. nominated

dracluff · 11-03-2016, 06:01 AM

excellent photograph. Nominated.

**Geodude** · 11-03-2016, 08:28 AM

Very dramatic! The window reflection, curvature, and even the smoke and steam trailing from the train really adds to the atmosphere... Voted

normhead · 11-03-2016, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by bulloughphotography

From near Ben Nevis, the highest point in Britain, and the seaport town of Mallaig, runs the Jacobite steam locomotive, otherwise known as the Hogwarts Express. This is the train that carried Harry Potter and his magical friends in the Harry Potter movies. Running since 1901, the train passes the deepest freshwater lake in Britain, Loch Morar, and crosses some of the most scenic land and ancient viaducts imaginable, including the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct.

Today the town of Mallaig is a bustling fishing and business port, certainly not hurt by the demand of worldwide Harry Potter fans wanting to ride the Hogwarts Express. Of particular interest to me, is a small island slightly off the coast of Mallaig, the Isle of Rum. This island was owned by a relative, George Bullough, and he built a fine castle there in 1897, the same year construction on the Jacobite train was begun.

This image of the train crossing one of the old viaducts was taken as I hung out the train window...my wife and son keeping a lookout for tunnels and branches that may not have been good for my skull.

Ah, a man who will risk losing his head for an image.

Very nice.

ckeene · 11-03-2016, 10:29 AM

nice work!

**Skodadriver** · 11-03-2016, 12:52 PM

Magic!

photolady95 · 11-03-2016, 02:25 PM

Wow! I love Harry Potter so this is your nomination!

PaweleS · 11-03-2016, 02:25 PM

Super!!!!! Nominated.

11-02-2016, 11:53 AM - 1 Like	#3
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Fantastic shot! Nominated! Last edited by Parallax; 11-03-2016 at 02:34 PM. Reason: Removed inappropriately posted video

11-02-2016, 08:55 PM	#4
LiquidBlue19 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 18	Interesting Shot!! Love It! Nominated

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Joe2 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 678	Originally posted by gnodde Nice! Great photograph Nominated.

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KPsplash New Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16	love this shot, very different.. nominated

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dracluff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dartmouth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 202	excellent photograph. Nominated.

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Geodude Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Off to another adventure Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,417	Very dramatic! The window reflection, curvature, and even the smoke and steam trailing from the train really adds to the atmosphere... Voted

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by bulloughphotography From near Ben Nevis, the highest point in Britain, and the seaport town of Mallaig, runs the Jacobite steam locomotive, otherwise known as the Hogwarts Express. This is the train that carried Harry Potter and his magical friends in the Harry Potter movies. Running since 1901, the train passes the deepest freshwater lake in Britain, Loch Morar, and crosses some of the most scenic land and ancient viaducts imaginable, including the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct. Today the town of Mallaig is a bustling fishing and business port, certainly not hurt by the demand of worldwide Harry Potter fans wanting to ride the Hogwarts Express. Of particular interest to me, is a small island slightly off the coast of Mallaig, the Isle of Rum. This island was owned by a relative, George Bullough, and he built a fine castle there in 1897, the same year construction on the Jacobite train was begun. This image of the train crossing one of the old viaducts was taken as I hung out the train window...my wife and son keeping a lookout for tunnels and branches that may not have been good for my skull. Ah, a man who will risk losing his head for an image. Very nice.

11-03-2016, 10:29 AM	#12
ckeene Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Roeland Park, KS Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 64	nice work!

11-03-2016, 12:52 PM	#13
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	Magic!

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photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Wow! I love Harry Potter so this is your nomination!

11-03-2016, 02:25 PM	#15
PaweleS Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 54	Super!!!!! Nominated.