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Location notes
Situated on the West Coast Main Line in rural Staffordshire the nearest town is Stone, although the nearest station is actually Norton Bridge. It is the main route between Stafford and Crewe.
Railway type and traffic
Pendolinos form the majority of traffic on this stretch but there is also regular Voyager workings as well as local traffic usually formed of 170 Turbostars.
There is plenty of freight workings too as well as maintenance traffic. In other words the usual variety found on the WCML.
There is plenty of freight workings too as well as maintenance traffic. In other words the usual variety found on the WCML.
Environment
This is a rural location on a very quiet country lane. There is a public footpath that runs alongside the railway which offers slightly alternative views but this can get overgrown in summer months. The fields through which the footpath goes includes both cattle and crops (depending on how far along you wish to travel).
Road directions
Mill Meece is situated on the A519 between Eccleshall and Stoke on Trent.
From the North, Stoke, you will see a large brick chimney dominating the horizon indicating you are close by. Once in the village of Millmeece take a left hand turn just before the railway bridge (it is actually straight ahead as the main road turns a sharp right over the bridge).
After about a 1/4 mile take a right hand turn which looks like a glorified farmers track. The railway bridge is ahead of you and there is plenty of parking on the other side of the bridge for several vehicles alongside the wide verge.
From the South, Eccleshall, enter the village of Millmeece taking the right hand turn immediately after the railway bridge. Then follow as above.
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Millmeece, Slindon map co-ordinates
From the North, Stoke, you will see a large brick chimney dominating the horizon indicating you are close by. Once in the village of Millmeece take a left hand turn just before the railway bridge (it is actually straight ahead as the main road turns a sharp right over the bridge).
After about a 1/4 mile take a right hand turn which looks like a glorified farmers track. The railway bridge is ahead of you and there is plenty of parking on the other side of the bridge for several vehicles alongside the wide verge.
From the South, Eccleshall, enter the village of Millmeece taking the right hand turn immediately after the railway bridge. Then follow as above.
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Millmeece, Slindon map co-ordinates
Parking
There is ample parking for several vehicles on the wide verge at the west side of the bridge. I have parked their for several hours without being disturbed by any passing traffic! But the road is used by locals and farmers.
Public transport
Amenities
There is a local pub in the village - right next to the railway line!
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Millmeece, Slindon
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Photographic notes
The road bridge provides the best photographing opportunities for northbound traffic. Southbound traffic is more challenging due to overhead catenary. However, there is a public footpath that runs alongside the railway that offers some different angles and opportunities.
General views - All photographs © Tim Davis unless otherwise stated
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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 endeavour 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 on either railway or private land. 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. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
