TS1244 Silkstream Junction, Hendon - Trainspots Mobile (Ver 2.60 )
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Written by Duncan Lang - 17 Sep 2013
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Road directions
From the A41 Watford Way Hendon northbound take the A5150 turn onto Colindeep Lane and then take the first right turn into Grove Gardens where you can park your car. Then walk back to Colindeep Lane and turn left to reach the bridge.
The location can only be approached from the Northbound side of the A41. But you can make a U turn from the southbound feeder lane at Hendon (signed A504 to Colindale).
Parking
Street parking in Grove Gardens. But being in a residential are and near to a tube station expect to have to hunt for a space.
Public transport
Bus services 113 and 186 pass on the Watford way.
Hendon BR and Hendon Central or Colindale Underground stations are all about a miles walk.
Amenities
No shops in the immediate area. But there are plenty of shops on the Watford Way. The closest being a Petrol Station/Mini market just south of the traffic lights.
Railway Gen Group
South East Gen
Photographic notes
Steps would be useful at this location.
The primary shot for this location, the southbound shot on the high level freight line is ok until around 13:00. But after that the sun would be behind the trees. The line also runs at roughly 40 degrees to the bridge giving you a more 3/4 view than is usually possible from a bridge.
It is possible to see from the northern side of the bridge what is approaching from the south. But you can not see what is approaching from the north if you are on the south side. It is also not possible to move quickly from one side to the other as it a busy dual carriage way and part of the central reservation is a tall fence guarding the gap between bridges.

Noise from the M1 motorway opposite will alway be prominent in soundtrack for videographers.
Locations Within 5 miles

Apex Corner [Northbound]
Apex Corner [Southbound]
Craven Park
Crome Road, Brent
Dudding Hill Junction
Five Ways, Hendon
Gospel Oak
Mitre Bridge Junction
Old Oak Lane
South Kenton Footbridge
West Hampstead Thameslink
Willesden Junction High Level


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