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Location notes
This location is just to the west of the Station. The station is on the Chatham line, and sees South Eastern services between London Victoria and Ramsgate.
Railway type and traffic
South Eastern Electrostars are the daily diet here.
Charters and engineers trains do run every now and again though.
Charters and engineers trains do run every now and again though.
Environment
The location itself is a road bridge which crosses the lines here.
Road directions
From Canterbury, Ramsgate is straight up the A28. As you approach
Margate, and cross over the railway, you need to take the 2nd right into
Hartsdown Road.
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Margate, Hartsdown Road map co-ordinates
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Margate, Hartsdown Road map co-ordinates
Parking
You cant park on the roadbridge itself - It is double yellow lined!
However, you may be able to find a place in a nearby street. If not, there are plenty of pay and display car-parks in Margate, or there is the old multi-story car-park next to what is left of Dreamland. Perhaps best not to park too close to Dreamland though, as numerous 'suspicious' fires are frequent here..........
However, you may be able to find a place in a nearby street. If not, there are plenty of pay and display car-parks in Margate, or there is the old multi-story car-park next to what is left of Dreamland. Perhaps best not to park too close to Dreamland though, as numerous 'suspicious' fires are frequent here..........
Public transport
Amenities
There is a post office/store on the corner along Canterbury Road. Plenty of other shops within a short walking distance. 'Peters Fish Factory' along the Parade is highly recommended.
Accommodation
There are plenty of places to stay in Margate. You will see B&Bs and hotels with vacancies wherever you look!
Sun Compass
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Margate, Hartsdown Road
Streetmap links
Margate, Hartsdown Road general view map
Margate, Hartsdown Road close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Margate, Hartsdown Road
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Margate, Hartsdown Road
Googly map
Margate, Hartsdown Road general view map
Margate, Hartsdown Road close up map
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Margate, Hartsdown Road
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Photographic notes
While photography is difficult here, it at least offers something quite different, and photographers may wish to include the signal box in their shot, which is easily done here. The main obstacle is the long shadows which can affect this spot badly.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - 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.
