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Location notes
This location is just off Storforth Lane, Chesterfield. It is the old access road to Hasland Motive Power Depot from the '50s.
You get clear views of the lines for Derby from Chesterfield (the 2 furthest away) and the Nottingham Lines (the closest 2 lines) you are 2 sets of signals south of Chesterfield Station so northbound signals, the ones you can see, are set at Danger as standard.
North of Chesterfield the lines split for Barrow Hill so there are numerous sets of junctions in the area to divert trains on to the line there.
You get clear views of the lines for Derby from Chesterfield (the 2 furthest away) and the Nottingham Lines (the closest 2 lines) you are 2 sets of signals south of Chesterfield Station so northbound signals, the ones you can see, are set at Danger as standard.
North of Chesterfield the lines split for Barrow Hill so there are numerous sets of junctions in the area to divert trains on to the line there.
Railway type and traffic
Passenger operating companies using the lines are East Midland Trains and Cross Country.
There is regular freight with DB Schenker and Freightliner motive power.
In addition there are also trains from Derby RTC site using the lines to and from Barrow Hill for testing so NR yellow and DRS powered traffic occurs too.
There is regular freight with DB Schenker and Freightliner motive power.
In addition there are also trains from Derby RTC site using the lines to and from Barrow Hill for testing so NR yellow and DRS powered traffic occurs too.
Environment
You are parking on a single track road with parking near open fields the area has a lot of people walking their dogs so it can get dirty.
Not recommended after dusk as the location has no lighting.
Not recommended after dusk as the location has no lighting.
Road directions
To access Storforth Lane from either the A61 junction, the traffic lights in Birdholme, go under the railway bridge and turn right then immediately right again and drive to the end of the metalled road.
OR
The Green Hasland (B6038) turn right on to Storforth Lane then just before the railway bridge turn left then immediately right and drive to the end of the metalled road.
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Chesterfield, Ingleton Road map co-ordinates
OR
The Green Hasland (B6038) turn right on to Storforth Lane then just before the railway bridge turn left then immediately right and drive to the end of the metalled road.
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Chesterfield, Ingleton Road map co-ordinates
Parking
Access is from Storforth Lane which has lots of parked cars but also gets Rail maintainance vehicles so parking is definitely with care. Also do not take cars past yellow gates as this is classed a Network Rail property
Public transport
This location is not easily accessible by public transport.
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Amenities
The nearest cafe or Pub is in Hasland.
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Chesterfield, Ingleton Road
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Chesterfield, Ingleton Road
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Chesterfield, Ingleton Road
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Photographic notes
Light good for all daylight as you can only get good shots facing north.
General views - All photographs © Graham Wilson unless otherwise stated
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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 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.
