Location notes
The line here runs from Southampton to Bournemouth and onwards to Weymouth. The line here crosses over the Solent estuary on a low level bridge. Just to the east is Southampton docks and to the west is Totton Station. A mile or so east is Southampton Maratime Freightliner terminal.
Railway type and traffic
Passenger traffic consists of SWT 444s to Weymouth and 158s. Virgin Voyagers also pass going to Poole.
Freight wise there are:
EWS trains for the Fawley refinery, and MOD trains from Marchwood.
Freightliner trip workings to Marchwood and the FLHH to Wool also passes this location.
You may also notice units heading up towards Romsey from Redbridge.
Freight wise there are:
EWS trains for the Fawley refinery, and MOD trains from Marchwood.
Freightliner trip workings to Marchwood and the FLHH to Wool also passes this location.
You may also notice units heading up towards Romsey from Redbridge.
Environment
This is a riverside park next to the Solent estuary. A reasonably quiet area, and the park could be suitable for picnics! There is also an excellent view of the estuary from here and the docks are visible just down the river.
There will be no lighting after dark.
There will be no lighting after dark.
Road directions
From the M27, Junction 3:
Head south along the M271 following the signs for Southampton docks. At the first junction come off and take the third exit, then at the next roundabout take the first exit onto Test Lane. Test Lane will take you to Redbridge station. After parking walk to Redbridge Station and follow the public transport directions.
Redbridge Flyover, Redbridge side map co-ordinates
Head south along the M271 following the signs for Southampton docks. At the first junction come off and take the third exit, then at the next roundabout take the first exit onto Test Lane. Test Lane will take you to Redbridge station. After parking walk to Redbridge Station and follow the public transport directions.
Redbridge Flyover, Redbridge side map co-ordinates
Parking
You will need to leave your car in one of the residential streets and walk down to the station. There are about 3 spaces for cars at Redbridge station, but these are for 'rail customers only'
Public transport
From Redbridge Station walk up to the footbridge and go down on the opposite side to the station buildings. Follow this path round into the park and the location is in front of you.
Amenities
Nothing in the immediate area. There is a large Asda on Maynard Road which is ab out 10 minutes walk back in the direction of Totton station, over the estuary.
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
Redbridge Flyover, Redbridge side general view map
Redbridge Flyover, Redbridge side close up map
Multimap links
Redbridge Flyover, Redbridge side on new multimap
Redbridge Flyover, Redbridge side general view map
Redbridge Flyover, Redbridge side close up map
Redbridge Flyover, Redbridge side aerial view (where available)
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Redbridge Flyover, Redbridge side
Some areas not available at all zoom levels,.
Helpful location information
Railway Gen Group
Photographic notes
The line curves round from Totton and would suit either telephoto for the further bridges or standard lenes for the closer bridge. The lighting would suit the 9am to lunchtime window for sun.
The noise of the by pass should not be too intrusive for video recordings.
If you do find this information useful then please feel free to mention how you 'found' the location on your website or magazine submission.
The noise of the by pass should not be too intrusive for video recordings.
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.
General views - All photographs © Marcus Dawson unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
Fig 2 - Looking north west
Fig 3 - Looking west
There is a short walk way along the river wall/bank that leads to this much tighter angle on the shot.
Fig 4 - Looking west
Fig 5 - Looking north west
Across the park to the location.
Fig 6 - Looking south east
The view of the docks from the location.
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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.
