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 | Location Name: TS969 - Isle of Wight, BradingLocation Notes: Brading is a small town on the Isle of Wight.Railway type and traffic The line currently operates half a dozen class 483 units which were converted from ex 1938 underground stock in 1988. There are 2 trains in each direction every hour, generally in 20 and 40 minute intervals. |
 | Location Name: TS970 - Isle of Wight, Brading - Vicarge LaneLocation Notes: Brading is a small town on the Isle of Wight.Railway type and traffic The line currently operates half a dozen class 483 units which were converted from ex 1938 underground stock in 1988. There are 2 trains in each direction every hour, generally in 20 and 40 minute intervals. |
 | Location Name: TS733 - Isle of Wight, Brading StationLocation Notes: Brading is a quite village on the Island Line between Ryde and Shanklin.The platform is also the home of the Sandown railway enthusiasts club and friends of Brading. The down platform and signal box are now restored. Railway type and traffic Ex-London Transport 1938 tube stock! (Class 483). There are two trains per hour at 20/40 minute intervals. |
 | Location Name: TS972 - Isle of Wight, Deacons LaneLocation Notes: Deacons lane is a rural location on the Isle of Wight steam railway, and lies halfway between Ashey and Smallbrook.Railway type and traffic The railway operates a number of 'smaller' steam engines, and a delightful collection of vintage carriages. Their trio of diesel shunters normally only operate on rare engineering duties. |
 | Location Name: TS645 - Isle of Wight, HavenstreetLocation Notes: The station is in a fairly rural area just outside Ryde, the second biggest town on the Island after the capital Newport. There is a small village nearby. Newport and Ryde are within easy reach by both public transport and car. Havenstreet is the headquarters of the Isle of Wight steam railway and is home to the lines yard, workshops, shed and carriage works.Railway type and traffic The Isle of Wight steam railway runs vintage trains of pre-grouping carriages from the LC&DR, LB&SCR, SE&CR and IoWR. The trains are hauled by one of their operational steam engines (including two Terriers and O2 Calbourne from pre-1966 Island stock) plus a few others. A list of operational engines can be found at their website. |
 | Location Name: TS697 - Isle of Wight, LakeLocation Notes: The location is a small station in a housing area between Sandown and Shanklin on the Isle of WightRailway type and traffic The line sees two return services an hour, Sunday seeing an hourly service. The trains on the line being class 483 units, converted from old underground stock. |
 | Location Name: TS965 - Isle of Wight, Ryde - Park RoadLocation Notes: Ryde is a large sea-side town on the Isle of Wight.Railway type and traffic The line currently operates half a dozen class 483 units which were converted from ex 1938 underground stock in 1988. There are 2 trains in each direction every hour, generally in 20 and 40 minute intervals. |
 | Location Name: TS968 - Isle of Wight, Ryde - Rink RoadLocation Notes: Ryde is a large sea-side town on the Isle of Wight.Railway type and traffic The line currently operates half a dozen class 483 units which were converted from ex 1938 underground stock in 1988. There are 2 trains in each direction every hour, generally in 20 and 40 minute intervals. |
 | Location Name: TS694 - Isle of Wight, Ryde EsplanadeLocation Notes: Ryde is a large sea-side town on the Isle of Wight. This particular location is situated on the sea-front.Railway type and traffic Generally a half-hourly service (Hourly on Sundays) to Shanklin. The line currently operates half a dozen class 483 units which were converted from ex 1938 underground stock in 1988. |
 | Location Name: TS695 - Isle of Wight, Ryde Pier HeadLocation Notes: Ryde is a large sea-side town on the Isle of Wight. This particular location is situated at the end of the town's pier, and links to the terminal for the catamaran service connecting the island with Portsmouth on the UK mainland.Railway type and traffic Generally a half-hourly service (Hourly on Sundays) to Shanklin. The line currently operates half a dozen class 483 units which were converted from ex 1938 underground stock in 1988. Unfortunately, only one platform sees use these days. |
 | Location Name: TS696 - Isle of Wight, Ryde St.JohnsLocation Notes: Ryde is a busy town on the Isle of Wight.Railway type and traffic Half a dozen ex-underground units currently operate on the line, which sees 2 journeys up and down the line every hour, although Sunday generally sees an hourly service. |
 | Location Name: TS966 - Isle of Wight, Sandown - Mansion PathLocation Notes: Sandown is a popular sea-side location on the Isle of Wight.Railway type and traffic The line currently operates half a dozen class 483 units which were converted from ex 1938 underground stock in 1988. There are 2 trains in each direction every hour, generally in 20 and 40 minute intervals. |
 | Location Name: TS732 - Isle of Wight, ShanklinLocation Notes: At the southern end of the Island Line between Ryde and Shanklin.Railway type and traffic Ex-London Transport 1938 tube stock! (Class 483). There are two trains per hour at 20/40 minute intervals. |
 | Location Name: TS967 - Isle of Wight, Shanklin - Alresford RoadLocation Notes: Shanklin is a popular sea-side town on the Isle of Wight.Railway type and traffic The line currently operates half a dozen class 483 units which were converted from ex 1938 underground stock in 1988. There are 2 trains in each direction every hour, generally in 20 and 40 minute intervals. |
 | Location Name: TS973 - Isle of Wight, Whitefield CrossingLocation Notes: This location is on the Isle of Wight steam railway, and is between Ashey and Smallbrook. Railway type and traffic The railway operates a number of 'smaller' steam engines, and a delightful collection of vintage carriages. Their trio of diesel shunters normally only operate on rare engineering duties. |
 | Location Name: TS974 - Isle of Wight, Whitefield WoodLocation Notes: This rural location is just to the south of the busy town of Ryde. The Isands electrified line between Ryde Pier and Shnaklin runns through here.Railway type and traffic The line currently operates half a dozen class 483 units which were converted from ex 1938 underground stock in 1988. There are 2 trains in each direction every hour, generally in 20 and 40 minute intervals. |
 | Location Name: TS975 - Isle of Wight, Woodhouse CrossingLocation Notes: Woodhouse crossing is between Wootton and Havenstreet on the Isle of Wight steam railway.Railway type and traffic The railway operates a number of 'smaller' steam engines, and a delightful collection of vintage carriages. Their trio of diesel shunters normally only operate on rare engineering duties. |
 | Location Name: TS971 - Isle of Wight, Wootton - Packsfield LaneLocation Notes: Wootton, once a through station, is now a terminus on the Isle of Wight steam railway. Railway type and traffic The railway operates a number of 'smaller' steam engines, and a delightful collection of vintage carriages. Their trio of diesel shunters normally only operate on rare engineering duties. |
 | Location Name: TS698 - Isle of Wight, YarbridgeLocation Notes: Yarbridge is at the southern end of Brading on the Isle of Wight.Railway type and traffic The line normally sees 2 trains each way every hour, with Sunday services offering an hourly train. Trains are class 483 units, which were converted from redundant underground stock in 1988. |
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Please enjoy this guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavor to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window.
Please enjoy this guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.