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Location notes
This 'relatively' quiet location is on the north-eastern edge of Canterbury, and lies on the Ashford-Ramsgate line.
Railway type and traffic
Apart from the occasional 465 unit, engineers train, or steam charter, all you are likely to see here are 375 Electrostars, operated by Southeastern.
Environment
Although this spot is normally quite quiet, it cannot be considered as a rural location due to the nearby retail park. However, you would be unlikely to come across much trouble here.
Road directions
From Canterbury itself, head out towards Margate on the A28. Once on the A28, you will pass the business park, and you will shortly approach a retail park.
At the last roundabout, take the left down Vauxhall Road. Follow this road to the end, and then turn left. The location is a few yards ahead on the right. You will see a space to park just before this, but do not block the entrance to the site.
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Canterbury, Barton Down map co-ordinates
At the last roundabout, take the left down Vauxhall Road. Follow this road to the end, and then turn left. The location is a few yards ahead on the right. You will see a space to park just before this, but do not block the entrance to the site.
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Canterbury, Barton Down map co-ordinates
Parking
Best to park in the retail park.
Public transport
Buses 4, 4A, 6 and 6A stop along the A28 close to the location.
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Amenities
Best head back into Canterbury, or you can always try the shop opposite nearby Sturry station.
Sun Compass
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Canterbury, Barton Down
Streetmap links
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Canterbury, Barton Down
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Canterbury, Barton Down
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Canterbury, Barton Down general view map
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Canterbury, Barton Down
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Photographic notes
Shots can be had from both sides of the line and in both directions to suit most times of day and differing lighting conditions, although if the sun is shining, this location would be best late morning - early afternoon.
Also, depending on the time of year, and day, the shadows from some of the trees can be a menace, particularly on a longer train such as a steam charter for example.
Also, depending on the time of year, and day, the shadows from some of the trees can be a menace, particularly on a longer train such as a steam charter for example.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking east
Fig 3 - Looking west
Fig 4 - Looking west
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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. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful 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 endeavour 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 on either railway or private land. 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. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
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