Location notes
Once you have read this guide open the submissions page to submit a location.
A brief synopsis of the local area.
1) Where are you in the country?
People may have arrived at this page by following a link from a website and not be really sure where in the UK the location was. So it would be helpful to mention a reasonably close major city or well know location.
2) What line are you on?
Are you on a major route (ie. WCML, GWML, ECML etc)
A brief synopsis of the local area.
1) Where are you in the country?
People may have arrived at this page by following a link from a website and not be really sure where in the UK the location was. So it would be helpful to mention a reasonably close major city or well know location.
2) What line are you on?
Are you on a major route (ie. WCML, GWML, ECML etc)
Railway type and traffic
Information about what you would usually expect to see running along the line. Also a guide as to the type of railway i.e. branch line, main line, freight branch, light rail or tram way etc.
Environment
Information about where you will find yourself…
What sort of place are you going to?
Is it open fields, or an inner city location?
Will you get mugged after dark and should you avoid football colours? :o)
What sort of place are you going to?
Is it open fields, or an inner city location?
Will you get mugged after dark and should you avoid football colours? :o)
Road directions
How to get there by car...
Most people can find there way to somewhere major so a brief note about the last few miles of the journey.
The Map Co-ordinates field below links to street map to convert your co-ordinates to other useful geographical references, useful for finding on an os map or, perhaps, setting the satellite navigation in the car.
Test Location map co-ordinates
Most people can find there way to somewhere major so a brief note about the last few miles of the journey.
The Map Co-ordinates field below links to street map to convert your co-ordinates to other useful geographical references, useful for finding on an os map or, perhaps, setting the satellite navigation in the car.
Test Location map co-ordinates
Parking
Can you leave your car in the vicinity? What's the place like to leave your car?
Public transport
Not everyone has a car, if the location is not a railway station then notes on how to get there using public transport.
This field will only appear when there is information in the database.
This field will only appear when there is information in the database.
Amenities
Are there toilets in the area? Want something to eat? Is there a chip shop nearby, what other local facilities can be reached easily from this place?
This field will only appear when there is information in the database.
This field will only appear when there is information in the database.
Accommodation
Is there a hotel / B&B near that can stay at. This can be a hyperink to the hotels website
This field will only appear when there is information in the database.
This field will only appear when there is information in the database.
Where on the map
Sun Compass
Open this Image in a new window and use as a sun compass with the links below.
Streetmap links
Test Location general view map
Test Location close up map
Multimap links
Test Location on new multimap
Test Location general view map
Test Location close up map
Test Location aerial view (where available)
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Test Location
Some areas not available at all zoom levels,.
Helpful location information
Photographic notes
So you're there.
When is the light good or bad?
Does the sun prohibit angles during the day?
Can you only shoot trains travelling in one direction?
Will you need steps to get over that nasty palisade fence?
Are the lights on the platforms a really horrid hue of tungsten.
Will things be flying past so fast the shutter lag on your digital camera will have you photting the back of a train!
Trainspots is not just about still photography, we can also help the videographers. In here we can add notes about the location that only someone with a video camera would need.
i.e. A pan of this location is marred by some bushes directly between the photographer and line, although this does not effect stills coming or going.
Looks great but is next to the M6 so it is quite noisy.
The set of links above - [Where on the map] will open a separate window using maps from Streetmap to show you where the location actually is. The co-ordinate conversion page will give you a list of the various map and gps references to the location
The links below - [Links to photographs at this location] are links to railway websites with photographs taken at the location.
The photos below will be of a much lower quality than you would usually find. There is a good reason for this. The pages will load faster! Trainspots is about the information, for the quality shots follow the links - the high quality pictures will be found on the external websites.
If you do find this information useful then please feel free to mention how you 'found' the location on your website or magazine submission.
When is the light good or bad?
Does the sun prohibit angles during the day?
Can you only shoot trains travelling in one direction?
Will you need steps to get over that nasty palisade fence?
Are the lights on the platforms a really horrid hue of tungsten.
Will things be flying past so fast the shutter lag on your digital camera will have you photting the back of a train!
Trainspots is not just about still photography, we can also help the videographers. In here we can add notes about the location that only someone with a video camera would need.
i.e. A pan of this location is marred by some bushes directly between the photographer and line, although this does not effect stills coming or going.
Looks great but is next to the M6 so it is quite noisy.
The set of links above - [Where on the map] will open a separate window using maps from Streetmap to show you where the location actually is. The co-ordinate conversion page will give you a list of the various map and gps references to the location
The links below - [Links to photographs at this location] are links to railway websites with photographs taken at the location.
The photos below will be of a much lower quality than you would usually find. There is a good reason for this. The pages will load faster! Trainspots is about the information, for the quality shots follow the links - the high quality pictures will be found on the external websites.
If you do find this information useful then please feel free to mention how you 'found' the location on your website or magazine submission.
Offical Guidelines for Railway Enthusiasts
British Transport Police Guidelines for rail enthusiaist
Network Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
ATOC/National Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
Help all us railway enthusiasts get a better name by helping the British Transport Police catch the cable thief's and vandals.
Network Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
ATOC/National Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
Help all us railway enthusiasts get a better name by helping the British Transport Police catch the cable thief's and vandals.
Links to photographs at this location
trainspots.nettrainspots.com
General views - All photographs © Editor unless otherwise stated
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Picture notes specific to this picture.
There is currently the option for 8 pictures per page. Any more than this and one would need to subdivide the shots into different locations.
The images here are highly compressed versions of original submissions, for the quality pictures of the location follow the web links above..
The images here should give you a flavour of what kind of angles you can get from the location. We are not just interested in the good angles, if the shot to the north is the ’Classic’ view but the shot to the south is appalling then it may be worth including. This could also be stated in the text.
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Disclaimer
All information contained within this is site is © Trainspots. The images used on this site remain the property of the original photographer, as credited at the top of the page, and are used with their kind permission.
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.
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.
