Group Formed
Tuesday, 08th November, 2005
Group Description
This specialist Yahoo rail email group exists to allow members to share gen, report sightings and discuss rail topics relating specifically to the county of Yorkshire and the immediate surrounding areas.
Anything railway orientated is acceptable, we cover the present day, historical and preservation scenes and your posts can relate to locos, rolling stock, track machines or plant - even railway architecture if you choose. We welcome debate, questions or anything which helps to improve your enjoyment of the railway hobby.
If you're not already a group member, feel free to join us. The only conditions are that you're a railway enthusiast and are willing to share this area with your news, views and topics.
Anything railway orientated is acceptable, we cover the present day, historical and preservation scenes and your posts can relate to locos, rolling stock, track machines or plant - even railway architecture if you choose. We welcome debate, questions or anything which helps to improve your enjoyment of the railway hobby.
If you're not already a group member, feel free to join us. The only conditions are that you're a railway enthusiast and are willing to share this area with your news, views and topics.
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 | Location Name: TS977 - AberdareLocation Notes: Aberdare is to the north of the South Wales Valleys, 22 miles from Cardiff. The line diverges off the Merthyr line from Cardiff at Abercynon.Railway type and traffic The Aberdare branch line is a terminus for trains travelling on the Merthyr line. Served by Arriva Trains Wales, 142s 143s and 150s are the usual traffic.Coal trains hauled by class 66s and some times the odd class 60, though class 60s are very unusual along the branch, operate every weekday and some Saturdays from Tower Colliery. |
 | Location Name: TS873 - Barnby DunLocation Notes: This location is next to Doncaster and village of Barnby Dun. It is on the the line from Joan Croft Jct (ECML) - Stainforth freight only line. Railway type and traffic Traffic on this freight only line is hauled by DB Schenker and Freightliner. Class 60/66s are the usual suspects on the coals, steels, Oil and enterprise traffic, though Class 67s can occasionally be seen if your lucky! Freightliner 66s work coals to and from Immingham and Hull docks. |
 | Location Name: TS272 - BarnetbyLocation Notes: A busy junction station near to the Humber oil refineries and iron works in Linconshire.For people interested in all night 'spotting' visits if it worth noting that the station lights are automatically switched off around 01:30. The unmanned station will then be in darkness. Prior to 2016 the location and surrounding area was controlled by signal boxes and semaphore signals. These were removed over the Christmas period of 2015 and the whole area now has colour light signals. The remaining boxes are supposed to be removed during 2016. Railway type and traffic Some units on passenger workings but the main focus of traffic is the DB Schenker and Freightliner hauled freights. Humber Oil, Scunthorpe Iron and coal traffic is predominant with at least 3 or 4 trains an hour. These trains are mostly 66 hauled but expcet a few 60s to appear. |
 | Location Name: TS349 - BrocklesbyLocation Notes: Brocklesby is about 4 miles east of Barnetby in North Lincolnshire at the point where the mainly passenger route to Grimsby and Cleethorpes splits from the mainly frieght route to Immingham Docks.Railway type and traffic There is a regular passenger service over the line from Cleethorpes to Scunthorpe and Doncaster and onwards to Sheffield and Manchester, also a more infrequent service to Lincoln. The line is notable by having an intensive freight service from Immingham Docks to many locations throughout Britain. |
 | Location Name: TS750 - Church Fenton StationLocation Notes: A station served by Northern Rail semi-fast and local services on the Leeds - York, and the 'Normanton' lines which run towards Sheffield via Sherburn-in-Elmet. It is located about 11 miles south west of York.Railway type and traffic This busy stretch of line sees regular passenger workings by TPX, Northern and Virgin Cross Country. TPX Manchester - Newcastle / Scarborough services are now usually worked by the Class 185 'Desiro' unit, although the odd 158 can still be spotted working these turns. Northern trains operate 158s on the York - Blackpool service, with the Sheffield - York via Moorthorpe are the preserve of Pacers.DB Schenker and Freightliner operate through the station. |
 | Location Name: TS5 - Colton JunctionLocation Notes: About 8 miles south of York and a mile south of CopmanthorpeRailway type and traffic The Church Fenton route is four-track at these points whereas the ECML is only two. A variety of passenger and freight services pass through this location. Usually Virgin East Coast Expresses, Virgin Cross Country and a fair variety of freight. |
 | Location Name: TS3 - CopmanthorpeLocation Notes: January 2015:Copmanthorpe Crossing has been closed permanently and is now just an access point for Network Rail. Some shots are possible from the south side but its far from easy and nowhere near as good as it once was. Moor Lane where the line side shots could be taken now has a large green fence alongside it. About 7 miles south of York on the East Coast Main Line, just to the north of Colton Junction Railway type and traffic A variety of passenger and freight services pass through this location. Usually Virgin East Coast/Cross Country and a fair variety of freight. |
 | Location Name: TS440 - Doncaster StationLocation Notes: Situated in Doncaster town centre, the station is on the ECML and also on the Sheffield - Scunthorpe/Hull Line.Railway type and traffic A very busy station, with plenty of National Express action with both stopping and 100mph through trains which can be 91s or HSTs. There also Hull trains services from Hull to London, operated with Class 222 Pioneers, Northern Rail services from Doncaster to Leeds (Class 321s) and Sheffield - Hull / Scunthorpe (Classes 144, 142, 153, 150 156 and 158), First Transpennine express run an hourly Cleethorpes to Manchester Train, run by class 185 DMUs. Midland Mainline also run services through Doncaster, but only early morning and late at night, these are formed of HSTs. Finally there is a Central Trains Service to Lincoln via Gainsborough, usually a 153. Grand Central HSTs pass through non stop as an addition to all the above.Lots of freight with DB Schenker, Freightliner and GBRf all passing through frequently. |
 | Location Name: TS241 - Doncaster, White Rose BridgeLocation Notes: A road bridge over the ECML to the south end of Decoy Yard at Doncaster Carr. The junction of the ECML and the Worksop line is here, along with the now disused Doncaster Railnet Hub.Railway type and traffic Usual mid East Coast Main Line traffic:NXEC: 91s, HSTs Local: Various sprinter derivatives DB Schenker: 60 and 66s on Intermodal, Engineers and Coal Freightliner: 66/5 on Liners and Heavy Haul 66/5 on Coal Traffic |
 | Location Name: TS1041 - EastwoodLocation Notes: Eastwood is between Todmorden and Hebden Bridge on the Calder Valley line in West Yorkshire.Railway type and traffic There are frequent passenger services between Manchester and Leeds and between Blackpool, Leeds and York. Types of unit regularly seen are 142, 144, 150, 153, 155, 156 and 158.There is little freight - some coal and oil and departmental (rails) traffic, also occasional steam specials. The Northern Belle Pullman sometimes uses this line. |
 | Location Name: TS1238 - Fenwick CrossingLocation Notes: Fenwick Level crossing is about 5 miles drive North East of Askern, near Doncaster, on the ECML.Railway type and traffic All East Coast stock, Cross Country, Grand Central and First Hull Trains.DB Schenker, Freightliner and GBRf Coals. Network Rail test Trains + Steam and Diesel charters as and when they run. |
 | Location Name: TS499 - Godnow BridgeLocation Notes: The location is located between Crowle and Thorne South stations, themselves between Doncaster and Scunthorpe. The location is located on the line between Doncaster and Scunthorpe/Cleethorpes/Immingham.Railway type and traffic An hourly passenger service from Cleethorpes to Manchester operated by Class 185 DMUs passes this location, along with the hourly Northern Rail stopping service, usually run by 142s, 144s or 153s, although the service can also be operated by 158s, 156s or 150s.A good mix of freight operated by DB Schenker and Freightliner with 60s or 66s at the helm, operating to and from Scunthorpe Steelworks and Immingham to various UK locations. |
 | Location Name: TS987 - Great HeckLocation Notes: Great Heck is on the ECML between York and Doncaster. The nearest town is Eggborough.Railway type and traffic Passenger:NXEC, Virgin, Hull trains, Grand Central Freight: DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRf and the Plasmor Shunter if you are lucky! |
 | Location Name: TS1044 - Hay-a-park CrossingLocation Notes: Hay-a-park is on the outskirts of Knaresborough which is some 2 miles from the A1(M) in North Yorkshire, and about 4 miles from Harrogate.Railway type and traffic The main stay is Northern Rail DMUs, any class from 142 to 158 pass down the Harrogate line, but it is well used by special and excursion train both steam and Diesel and Steam.In the last year the line has seen top and tail 31,37,47,66,67 and 6 different steam engines. |
 | Location Name: TS411 - Hebden BridgeLocation Notes: Hebden Bridge is on the Calder Valley route between Manchester and Bradford.Railway type and traffic There is a frequent passenger service, with all trains stopping at Hebden Bridge, comprising usually of two trains per hour from Manchester and one from Blackpool, all continuing to Bradford and Leeds and some on to Selby/York.There is the occasional freight working, one regular being a daily Knowsley (Kirkby) to Immingham working passing here early afternoon. |
 | Location Name: TS989 - Heck Ings CrossingLocation Notes: Located in West Yorkshire approximately 6 miles East of Knottingley.Little Heck Common lane runs parallel to the ECML which is on an embankment fairly clear of vegetation, the Knottingley to Goole line passes under the ECML. The lane crosses this line at Heck Ings crossing which is now a pedestrian only foot crossing. A few hundred meters to the East is the Drax Branch. Railway type and traffic ECML:NXEC, Arriva XC, Hull Trains, DB Schenker, Freightliner [Hoppers to and from Drax to the Southern ports, mainly Immingham, pass under the ECML then approx 20 minutes later appear on the ECML]. Knottingley to Goole line: DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRf all operate into Drax with coal, oil and gypsum, Northern Rail provides an infrequent service. |
 | Location Name: TS1119 - Hensall QuarryLocation Notes: This location is found in Hensall, Yorkshire, and is a very popular place on the East Coast Main Line section bewtween Doncaster and York.Railway type and traffic You will be looking directly at the East Coast Main Line which is home to the HST and the Class 91 locomotives, as well as a mixture freight trains.Some of the regular freight trains here are the 17:00 DBS Steel train the 18:30 Freightliner inter modal train, and the class 60 tanker train at 19:00 all week except Fridays and weekends. The Drax Power station line is also seen in the distance which has a single DMU at 19:00 as well as Class 66 coal trains GBRF, DBS and Freightliner. |
 | Location Name: TS1241 - Hessle StationLocation Notes: Hessle is on the outskirts of Hull and you will pass this on the A63 on the way in to the city. The double tracked line is on the routes between Hull>Goole and Hull>Selby.Railway type and traffic This is a main line and traffic runs 24hrs a day. The mainstay of all the traffic are the regular FTPEx and Northern services. East Coast do have some HST services. You will likely see 142/144/150/158/185/180 and 43s.Hull has docklands so there is some freight with the usual 66s running services. There is also an Aggregate train that runs into the local Tilcon depot. Freight is not that frequent so do check before travelling if that is what you want to see. |
 | Location Name: TS24 - Hillam Gates Level CrossingLocation Notes: Just north of Ferrybridge and Knottingley and about 10 miles south of Colton Junction. This is off the A162. The nearest village is Monk Fryston in North Yorkshire. The line runs from Milford Junction to Castleford.Railway type and traffic The location has 4 lines in total. Most of the traffic is freight and you are likely to see the usual mix of 66s. 56s from DCR can also be seen as they run to Kellingley Colliery. The Shunter from Milford often trips crippled wagons down this line to the nearby Knottingley TMD.During summer you will also see tours being pulled by Heritage Traction units and Steam Engines from time to time. |
 | Location Name: TS1142 - Holgate, YorkLocation Notes: A very good footbridge just to the south of York Station on the East Coast Main Line.Railway type and traffic A variety of passenger and freight services pass through this location. Usually East Coast Express, Grand Central, Arriva Cross Country, First Transpennine Express, Northern and freight.There is also a view down onto anything which is in Holgate Sidings. |
 | Location Name: TS1158 - Horbury Junction, Wakefield, West YorkshireLocation Notes: Horbury Junction is located at the point where the Wakefield Kirkgate to Barnsley line diverges from the Wakefield Kirkgate to Huddersfield line, about 5 miles west of Wakefield.Railway type and traffic The main traffic on the line is Northern Rail DMUs consisting of Class 142, 144 , 150 and 158 providing hourly services from Wakefield to Huddersfield and frequent Leeds to Sheffield/Nottingham workings.There are occasional freight workings, but only a handful during daylight hours. The busiest time for freight is between 12:00 and 14:00 when it might be possible to see two Freighliner Class 66 hauled binliners, the Preston Docks to Lindsey DBS Class 66 hauled empty bitumen tanks and possibly a Hunslet East to Tunstead DBS Class 66 empty cement tanks train. The line is also used by rail tours from the Crewe/Manchester/Preston areas heading towards York, Scarborough and Edinburgh and in the summer by Crewe to Scarborough steam excursions. Because of the infrequency of loco hauled trains it is one of those locations where it is best to visit when you know in advance which workings are running. |
 | Location Name: TS1222 - Ings Road Crossings, DoncasterLocation Notes: North of Doncaster this location is a pair of level crossings, one of them over the Doncaster to Leeds line and the other over the East Coast Main Line between Doncaster and York.Railway type and traffic Usual mid East Coast Main Line traffic:NXEC: 91s, HSTs, 180s Local: Various sprinter derivatives DB Schenker: 60 and 66s on Intermodal, Engineers and Coal Freightliner: 66/5 on Liners and Heavy Haul 66/5 on Coal Traffic. |
 | Location Name: TS867 - Joan Croft JunctionLocation Notes: Joan Croft is a few miles North Of Doncaster on the ECML. The line from Stainforth joins here for freight to continue north. However most freight continues over the line on a new flyover.In a significant change from the former location the road level crossing has been replaced with a new overbridge. The flat junciton, although still in place, has seen the addition of a new flyover to allow traffic to pass over the ECML without conflicting with express trains. Railway type and traffic Passenger:Freight: Others: |
 | Location Name: TS881 - Kilnhurst, Victoria Road BridgeLocation Notes: Located on a road over rail bridge on a busy road.Railway type and traffic The mainline from Doncaster / Leeds direction.Train consists Northern local services from Bridlington / Hull / Sheffield Adwick, along with Trans-Pennine Express service and Cross Country services. There is aslo a reasonable flow of freight. |
 | Location Name: TS611 - Kirk SandallLocation Notes: Kirk Sandall is located 4 miles away from Doncaster, South Yorkshire and is on the Doncaster to Scunthorpe line.Railway type and traffic Passenger traffic is in the hands of units like 142s, 144s, 150s, 156s, 158s and 185s.Freight is a mix of class 60/66/67. |
 | Location Name: TS875 - Kirk Sandall, Glass FactoryLocation Notes: This is located at Kirk Sandall Ind Estate, Doncaster. It is small yard which sees 3 booked trains a week.Railway type and traffic Its a small yard which sees 3 sand trains a week. This is hauled by DB Schenker nearly always a class 66 but now and again a 60 visits. |
 | Location Name: TS876 - Kirk Sandall, Industrial EstateLocation Notes: Kirk Sandall is in East Side of Doncaster, South Yorkshire.Railway type and traffic Passenger: Served by Northern and Transpenine Express. |
 | Location Name: TS388 - Knottingley, Blackburn LaneLocation Notes: Knottingley is east of Leeds in the heart of the Yorkshire Coal Fields. The location is on the line east from Knottingley to Drax and Eggborough Power Stations, and onto Goole.Railway type and traffic The passenger service to Goole is very infrequent. There is however an intensive service of coal trains operated by both DB Schenker and Freightliner serving the Power Stations. |
 | Location Name: TS387 - Knottingley, England LaneLocation Notes: Knottingley is near the eastern edge of West Yorkshire and is in the heart of the Yorkshire Coal Field. England Lane Crossing is on the line east of the station and depot towards Eggborough and Drax Power Stations and eventually onto Goole.Railway type and traffic The passenger service between Knottingley and Goole is sparse, however most trains terminating at Knottingley continue on to England Lane to reverse. There is an intensive service of coal trains operated by DB Schenker and Freightliner serving the power stations. |
 | Location Name: TS462 - LangcliffeLocation Notes: An east facing view of the Settle to Carlisle lineRailway type and traffic The Settle and Carlisle is a relatively busy route with a two-hourly local service operated by class 156 units interspersed with freight trains, largely Coal trains from Ayrshire to Yorkshire. The route from Carnforth rarely sees freight and has a sparse passenger service usually operated by class 142 or 144 pacers. |
 | Location Name: TS169 - MarsdenLocation Notes: On the Trans Pennine Route between Huddersfield and Manchester.Railway type and traffic Mostly Trans Pennine express 158s and First North Western services. With some freight from Roxby. |
 | Location Name: TS315 - MeadowhallLocation Notes: This station is adjacent to the large Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield. The station is on the main line from Sheffield to Doncaster / Leeds and also on the start of the spur to Barnsley, and on to Huddersfield/LeedsMeadowhall is not a place one would purposely go for photos as there are better places nearby, however its alright for an hour or so if you need to avoid shopping! Railway type and traffic This is a main line, expect to see 158s, 156s, 153s, 150s, 144s, 142s and Cross Country 220s/221s. East Midlands Trains provide an early morning service from Barnsley (Class 222) and there are also HSTs which pass through later in the day (St Pancras-Leeds)There is little freight although you may sometimes see a couple a day. This station is the terminus of the Sheffield supertram line, with frequent trams to and from the city. |
 | Location Name: TS347 - Melton RossLocation Notes: Melton Ross is about 2 miles east of Barnetby on the line from there towards Cleethorpes and the Docks at Immingham.Railway type and traffic There is a regular passenger service over the line from Cleethorpes to Scunthorpe and Doncaster and onwards to Sheffield and Manchester, also a more infrequent service to Lincoln. The line is notable by having an intensive freight service from Immingham Docks to many locations throughout Britain. |
 | Location Name: TS389 - Monk FrystonLocation Notes: The road bridge at Monk Fryston overlooks the junction and sidings of South Milford, which is on the line from Castleford to Church Fenton and York, the junction being the spur connecting this with the Leeds to Selby line.Update October 2014: Since the road bridge has been rebuilt in in the early part of 2014 the once easily obtainable shots no longer exist. Part of the bridge rebuild was the provision of a separate footbridge to the north of the road bridge. This has relatively high parapets so some form of elevation is required for southbound shots. The arrangements of the new road bridge and footbridge also make fast transition from northbound to southbound shots and vice versa effectively impossible. Railway type and traffic The passenger service on this section of line consists of an infrequent York to Sheffield via Pontefract service. There is however a large range of freight services, including regular coal trains from both the sidings at South Milford and from Gascoigne Wood to the various Power Stations and also most freight from the North-East heading down through Yorkshire to the midlands, including Freightliner and Steel traffic.Despite the closure of the Selby Coalfield there is still a relatively large volume of freight traffic, mainly coal but also biomass and general freight. |
 | Location Name: TS882 - Morley, Daisy Hill Crossing - Gas Farm CrossingLocation Notes: Located on a quite piece of common land to the north-east of Morley Station. A footpath runs adjacent to the line which is relatively free of line side vegetation between two foot crossings.Railway type and traffic The route is mainly local Northern services between Leeds and Huddersfield and Trans-Pennine Express service from Newcastle / Hull. A variety of rolling stock is however interesting with class 142s, 144s, 150/1s 150/2s, 153s, 155s, 156s, 158s, 170s and 185s.No known freight services booked over the section of line. Occasional Serco test train otherwise. |
 | Location Name: TS348 - New BarnetbyLocation Notes: New Barnetby is about 2 miles east of Barnetby on the line to Cleethorpes and Immingham.Railway type and traffic There is a regular passenger service over the line from Cleethorpes to Scunthorpe and Doncaster and onwards to Sheffield and Manchester, also a more infrequent service to Lincoln. The line is notable by having an intensive freight service from Immingham Docks to many locations throughout Britain. Mostly this is Biomass trains and oil workings. |
 | Location Name: TS486 - Old Denaby CrossingLocation Notes: A foot bridge over the Sheffield to Doncaster line in South Yorkshire.Railway type and traffic Passenger services in the hands of 142, 144, 153, 156, 158, HST and Voyagers, with the odd tour which could be Steam or Diesel hauled.There will be a number of freights with, usually, class 66s or sometimes 60s in charge. |
 | Location Name: TS252 - PoppletonLocation Notes: A road bridge on the Eastern Side of Poppleton Station near York.Railway type and traffic The 'Harrogate loop' line usually carries mainly DMU traffic.
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 | Location Name: TS461 - Poppleton West, A59Location Notes: Poppleton is a village on the western outskirts of York and is located on the line from York to Harrogate.Railway type and traffic Usual traffic on the line is an hourly service provided by class 144 units. There are however occasional railtours on the line. |
 | Location Name: TS548 - Rotherham, Booths ScrapyardLocation Notes: Booths Scrapyard is in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. It is rail connected. But most of the locomotives and carriages arrive by road, due to their condition.It is only open to Enthusiasts on Saturday mornings from 09:30 to 11:30 and a minimum £5 donation to Charity is requested A yellow or orange hi visibility vest is required to be worn, these are not supplied by the yard. Boots are also a good idea, as you may find yourself ankle deep in mud! Railway type and traffic It is a scrapyard, so nothing much moves, except the resident industrial shunters and locomotives being shunted around the yard. Any type of locomotive may be present, check the internet or magazines for the latest disposals.Booths is a huge site, reclaiming all sorts of metals, Cars, Fridges, Buses etc so there is more than just trains. |
 | Location Name: TS325 - Settle JunctionLocation Notes: Settle is a small town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and Settle Junction is where the southerly end of the Settle and Carlisle line joins the 'Little North Western' from Carnforth.Railway type and traffic The Settle and Carlisle is a relatively busy route with a two-hourly local service operated by class 156 units interspersed with freight trains, largely Coal trains from Ayrshire to Yorkshire. The route from Carnforth rarely sees freight and has a sparse passenger service usually operated by class 142 or 144 pacers. |
 | Location Name: TS1159 - Southfield Lane Bridge, Horbury, WakefieldLocation Notes: Southfield Lane Bridge is located on the Wakefield Kirkgate to Huddersfield line, about 5 miles west of Wakefield. It is in a quiet rural location well away from any main road yet only a few yards from residential properties.Railway type and traffic The main traffic on the line is Northern Rail DMUs consisting of Class 142, 144 , 150 and 158 providing hourly services from Wakefield to Huddersfield and frequent Leeds to Sheffield/Nottingham workings.There are occasional freight workings, but only a handful during daylight hours. The busiest time for freight is between 12:00 and 14:00 when it might be possible to see two Freighliner Class 66 hauled binliners, the Preston Docks to Lindsey DBS Class 66 hauled empty bitumen tanks and possibly a Hunslet East to Tunstead DBS Class 66 empty cement tanks train. The line is also used by rail tours from the Crewe/Manchester/Preston areas heading towards York, Scarborough and Edinburgh and in the summer by Crewe to Scarborough steam excursions. Because of the infrequency of loco hauled trains it is one of those locations where it is best to visit when you know in advance which workings are running. |
 | Location Name: TS776 - Stainforth, Bootham Lane Foot CrossingLocation Notes: This is a very quiet location in South Yorkshire, approximately 1km (about 2/3 mile) east of Hatfield and Stainforth railway station, and 8 miles north east of Doncaster. It sits on the main Doncaster to Scunthorpe line, and sees approximately 6 trains an hour in each direction.Railway type and traffic The railway is the main Doncaster to Scunthorpe line, and so a variety of traffic from Immingham in the east passes this location. Also, the majority of eastbound trains are empty coal trains from the Aire Valley Coalfield, and steel trains from the northeast to Scunthorpe. |
 | Location Name: TS488 - Swinton StationLocation Notes: Swinton station is a small 3 platform station located on the main North East-South West route in South Yorkshire. Here, the lines come from Sheffield/Chesterfield and diverge with one going to Leeds/York, and the other to Doncaster.There are signals at the end of each platform which remain at red until something is coming. There is a freight line visible behind some trees that avoids the station completely. Some freight to/from the Doncaster direction goes this way and misses out Swinton station. Railway type and traffic Quite a few stopping passenger trains, the majority operated by Northern and consisting mainly of classes 142, 144, 150 and 158. In addition to this, TPExpress' class 185s pass through, as do CrossCountry voyagers and their HSTs, and in the morning an evening there are EMT HST services to/from Leeds.DB Schenker and Freightliner also pass through regularly with the main flows being coal, steel, stone, engineers trains and container traffic, plus various light engine moves from Toton, Doncaster, Barrow Hill, Midland Road etc. |
 | Location Name: TS350 - UlcebyLocation Notes: Ulceby is in North Linconshire about 5 miles east of Barnetby. It is a small station served by trains from Grimsby to Barton-on-Humber as they cross the freight line to Immingham Docks.Railway type and traffic Class 153 units are the usual trains on the local service.Freight trains are both numerous and varied with a large range of both wagon types and destinations. Unfortunately now only class 60s and 66s are the usual motive power. |
 | Location Name: TS980 - WorlabyLocation Notes: Worlaby is in North Lincolnshire, a few miles west of Barnetby on the Barnetby - Scunthorpe line.Railway type and traffic Class 185 DMUs run hourly along this stretch of line en route from Cleethorpes to Manchester.There is an intense freight service, comprising of coal trains to and from Scunthorpe Steelworks and Immingham, Iron ore trains (Class 60 hauled) between Scunthorpe and Immingham, along with enterprise, steel and various other workings. Sadly the motive power is nowadays restricted to class 60s and 66s, although it is not unknown for occasional special workings to run along this line. |
 | Location Name: TS991 - York StationLocation Notes: York station is right in the centre of York on the East coast mainline to Scotland and London. Also trains for Manchester Airport and Scarborough stop here.Railway type and traffic On a typical day you are most likely to see National Express 43s and 91s, Cross country Voyagers, an EMT 222. The most common unit you will see is a 185 for Trans Pennine Express as well as Northern 150s, 156s and 144s.From the Southern end of the station you can view the freight line from a distance and using this line is mainly DB Schenker and Freightliner 66s. On the weekends about 2- 5 charters can stop at York making this a very busy location. |
 | Location Name: TS223 - York, National Railway Museum Observation PlatformLocation Notes: Situated in part of York's National Railway Museum, overlooking the city's station on the East Coast Main Line.Railway type and traffic Regular East Coast (HST and Class 91), Virgin Cross Country (Voyager), Arriva (Class 142, 144 and 156, with the occasional 158) and Transpennine Express (Class 158) services pass by the location on their way to and from the station. There may be occasional freight services, but these are rare as they use the avoiding line that runs on the other side of the museum land. Privately-owned diesel or steam traction may be used on rail tours with steam specials to Scarborough in the summer. |
 | Location Name: TS600 - York, Ouse BridgeLocation Notes: In a fairly busy area close to the centre of York, alongside the River Ouse.Railway type and traffic Just outside York station on the York-Scarborough line, First Transpennine Express Class 158s (soon to be 185s) and Northern Class 144/156s regularly pass. There are frequent railtours (many steam-hauled) during the summer months. There is virtually no freight to speak of, apart from engineering trains during possessions. The ECML is also close by, but vegetation prevents virtually any opportunity for photography. |
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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 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.
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