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Location notes
Grange Court is a hamlet on the Gloucester - Severn Tunnel Junction line.
There was formerly a station here, and the junction for the line to Hereford via Ross-on-Wye.
There are still up and down freight loops, but judging by the rust on the rails these are extremely rarely used now.
There is a good history and photos of the location on the Grange Court Junction website.
There was formerly a station here, and the junction for the line to Hereford via Ross-on-Wye.
There are still up and down freight loops, but judging by the rust on the rails these are extremely rarely used now.
There is a good history and photos of the location on the Grange Court Junction website.
Railway type and traffic
DMU traffic from South Wales to Gloucester, ATW 158s and 150s, and also CrossCountry 170s working between Cardiff and Nottingham.
Some freight, mostly steel, plus the Westerleigh-Robeston 'Murco' tanks. 60s and 66s common, but can be long gaps between workings.
Also if the Severn Tunnel is closed, all traffic will be diverted along this route, so weekends can throw up HSTs and other traffic that normally uses the tunnel.
Some freight, mostly steel, plus the Westerleigh-Robeston 'Murco' tanks. 60s and 66s common, but can be long gaps between workings.
Also if the Severn Tunnel is closed, all traffic will be diverted along this route, so weekends can throw up HSTs and other traffic that normally uses the tunnel.
Environment
An over bridge on a quiet country lane. Some houses around, including the old station house. A very peaceful spot!
Road directions
From the A48 Gloucester - Chepstow road take the turning signposted Grange Court. At the T junction turn right, and the bridge is around half a mile further on.
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Grange Court map co-ordinates
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Grange Court map co-ordinates
Parking
You can park in the entrance to the old station driveway.
Public transport
Stagecoach run buses from Gloucester to Chepstow. You would have to alight on the A48 and walk around a mile and a half.
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Amenities
The Junction Inn is next to the bridge.
Accommodation
Should be some B&Bs in the local area, nearest probably in Westbury-on-Severn or Cinderford.
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Streetmap links
Grange Court general view map
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Grange Court
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Grange Court general view map
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Photographic notes
Line runs north-south on a gentle curve. Southbound trains can be seen in plenty of time, northbound ones can creep up on you a bit.
Not much in the way of background noise, although there is a sawmill across the fields which can occasionally be heard. Otherwise only passing tractors.
Not much in the way of background noise, although there is a sawmill across the fields which can occasionally be heard. Otherwise only passing tractors.
General views - All photographs © Matt Weston unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
Fig 2 - Looking south
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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.
