TS74 Stenson Freight line - Trainspots Mobile (Ver 2.60 )
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Written by Chris Beaumont - 06 Jan 2004
last update by Mark Bearton - 11 Mar 2009
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Road directions
Come off the main A38 onto the A5132. After approx. 2 miles turn left into Frizams lane. Head up this road and after 1 mile you will see a gate on the left leading to the railway bridge. Don't block the gate as the farmer uses this quite often.
Parking
Very limited by the bridge, it would be better to park near the marina area in Stenson and walk down the canal towpath.
Public transport
Arriva service 38 operates every 10 minutes from Derby to Stenson Fields. From Stenson Road the bus turns left before the road crosses the A50 onto Wragley Lane, from where it is about a 10-15 minute walk back down Stenson Road.
Walking down Stenson Road you will reach the Trent Canal. Here turn right and walk the canal tow path until the next bridge and here walk away from the river to reach the location.
Amenities
None at the location. Nearest shops are at Willington village. Stenson Lock Coffee Shop is located about 400 yards along the canal tow path to the east of the location.
Railway Gen Group
Midlands Gen
Photographic notes
Still Photography Notes:
This location offers excellent views in both directions.

Video Photography Notes:
This location is good for video. Most freight slows down or stops for a while westbound, to allow passenger trains to pass on the main line. The A38 is just audible, but not a problem. Frizams lane traffic is light.
Locations Within 5 miles

Barrow upon Trent - Deblenfield Bridge
Chellaston
Derby Station
Derby, Pride Parkway
North Stafford Junction
Willington


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