Location notes
Weybridge is a busy junction and commuter town. It is on the former London and South Western mainline to Southampton and beyond. Weybridge has had a station since 1838.
Railway type and traffic
Very busy, several trains per hour, the the line to Staines via Addlestone also see 2 trains each way per hour.
All current third rail EMUS, including a few DMUs running to non electric routes (Exeter). At the time of writing (May 2004) there is more variety than ever as new classes replace old 'slam door' stock. The class 450 Desiros are becoming more and more common, your writer finds them actually quite photogenic!
Very occasionally the odd steam charter (rather than taking the Chertsey loop) will pass straight through Weybridge - see fig 1. UK Steam Info can be helpfull here along with SE Gen Yahoo E group.
No freight, but occasional late night engineering workings.
All current third rail EMUS, including a few DMUs running to non electric routes (Exeter). At the time of writing (May 2004) there is more variety than ever as new classes replace old 'slam door' stock. The class 450 Desiros are becoming more and more common, your writer finds them actually quite photogenic!
Very occasionally the odd steam charter (rather than taking the Chertsey loop) will pass straight through Weybridge - see fig 1. UK Steam Info can be helpfull here along with SE Gen Yahoo E group.
No freight, but occasional late night engineering workings.
Environment
Pleasant suburbia, many trees, Scots Pines being the most prolific due to the sandy soil.
Road directions
From the M25 (Junctions 11 or 12):
Follow the signs to Weybridge then to SP. Station (Heath Road / Brooklands Road). Park in Station car parks (upside and downside).
For bridges just south of station take Locke King Road off Brooklands Road or park in station car park (the down side car park) and walk through bottom of car park following railway along footpath and quiet road. At T juction walk to right up onto the bridges.
Weybridge Station map co-ordinates
Follow the signs to Weybridge then to SP. Station (Heath Road / Brooklands Road). Park in Station car parks (upside and downside).
For bridges just south of station take Locke King Road off Brooklands Road or park in station car park (the down side car park) and walk through bottom of car park following railway along footpath and quiet road. At T juction walk to right up onto the bridges.
Weybridge Station map co-ordinates
Parking
Station car park (or bridges 1/3 mile south if taking pictures there).
Public transport
Stopping services from Waterloo and Woking.
Amenities
There is a snackbar on the station and toilets. There are several cafes and restaurants down in Weybridge (10 mins walk) including a supermarket.
Two pubs down Heath Road; The Mitre and the Volunteer. Real ale fans go to the Hop Back Brewery tied Jolly Farmer - opens 1100-1500, 1800-2300 Food only at lunchtime. This public house can be found on Princes Road, about a 10 minute walk from Station (or grab a cab, all the cabbies know of the pub!) . To walk, leave station, walk down Hanger Hill to Cricket Green and turn right looking out for Yellow Jolly Farmer pub sign on right.
Two pubs down Heath Road; The Mitre and the Volunteer. Real ale fans go to the Hop Back Brewery tied Jolly Farmer - opens 1100-1500, 1800-2300 Food only at lunchtime. This public house can be found on Princes Road, about a 10 minute walk from Station (or grab a cab, all the cabbies know of the pub!) . To walk, leave station, walk down Hanger Hill to Cricket Green and turn right looking out for Yellow Jolly Farmer pub sign on right.
Accommodation
Where on the map
Sun Compass
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Streetmap links
Weybridge Station general view map
Weybridge Station close up map
Multimap links
Weybridge Station on new multimap
Weybridge Station general view map
Weybridge Station close up map
Weybridge Station aerial view (where available)
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Weybridge Station
Some areas not available at all zoom levels,.
Helpful location information
Railway Gen Group
Photographic notes
Most parts of the station reveal good picture taking possiblities. My favourite spot is the first bridges 1/3rd of a mile south. Here a quiet road crosses both the Staines and LSWR mainline. The parapets are high on the latter (5'6"). A small step ladder may help here, otherwise the electronic viewfinder on the rear of many digital cameras can be an advantage allowing one place the camera away from ones face.
Long lenses will probably give the best results, look at putting lenses of at least 135mm into your bag if using 35mm.
The bridge immediately above the station also allows one to look north (deep cutting) as well as south overlooking the station. Heathly 'photters' may well consider the Queens Road bridge (Haynes Bridge) about a mile north of the Station. One can cut right past the Jolly Farmer on route for a pint of Summer Lightning!
Low winter light can be a problem due to deep cutting, from end of October the sun sets right along the same axis and the railway line (the line running east to west) - it may be possible to get glint.
If you do find this information useful then please feel free to mention how you 'found' the location on your website or magazine submission.
Long lenses will probably give the best results, look at putting lenses of at least 135mm into your bag if using 35mm.
The bridge immediately above the station also allows one to look north (deep cutting) as well as south overlooking the station. Heathly 'photters' may well consider the Queens Road bridge (Haynes Bridge) about a mile north of the Station. One can cut right past the Jolly Farmer on route for a pint of Summer Lightning!
Low winter light can be a problem due to deep cutting, from end of October the sun sets right along the same axis and the railway line (the line running east to west) - it may be possible to get glint.
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
The Southern Reigon - Weybridge
General views - All photographs © Chris Nevard unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south east
73096 viewed from Haynes Bridge (Queens Road), Weybridge with the outward bound Cathederal's Express (Victoria - Weymouth - Victoria). Saturday 28th Feb 2004 - taken from bridge at Queens Road, about a mile north of the station
Fig 2 - Looking south west
Fig 3 - Looking north east
Fig 4 - Looking north east
Fig 5 - Looking south west
Fig 6 - Looking east
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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.
