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Location notes
Trainspots Note:
The information is a little vague for this location, but it was felt it was better to have some information for the Workington Shuttles than none. Please send in any updates/corrections/errors/ommisions you might wish to make using the Submission form.
Following the flooding that occurred in the area almost every bridge across the river Derwent has become impassable and the railway provides the only link between north and south. A shuttle service is in operation in December 2009 ferrying passengers from the north of the river to the town in the south. The other option is a 30mile round trip to the next usable road crossing.
December 08th Update:
A foot crossing has now opened allowing you to walk from one side of the river to the other. The car journey is still a long trek.
The information is a little vague for this location, but it was felt it was better to have some information for the Workington Shuttles than none. Please send in any updates/corrections/errors/ommisions you might wish to make using the Submission form.
Following the flooding that occurred in the area almost every bridge across the river Derwent has become impassable and the railway provides the only link between north and south. A shuttle service is in operation in December 2009 ferrying passengers from the north of the river to the town in the south. The other option is a 30mile round trip to the next usable road crossing.
December 08th Update:
A foot crossing has now opened allowing you to walk from one side of the river to the other. The car journey is still a long trek.
Railway type and traffic
The Cumbrian coast line from Carlisle to Lancaster is usually operated with a roughly hourly frequency local services provided by Northern's fleet of 153 and 156 units with the occasional 142.
Freight workings are irregular and comprise of DB Schenker Enterprise and steel workings between Workington and Carlisle also DRS moves between Carlisle and the Sellafield reprocessing centre.
The line is popular with railtours due to it's scenic nature.
Freight workings are irregular and comprise of DB Schenker Enterprise and steel workings between Workington and Carlisle also DRS moves between Carlisle and the Sellafield reprocessing centre.
The line is popular with railtours due to it's scenic nature.
Environment
The location is a bridge on a road leading to one part of Workington Docks. Its a largely industrial area surrounding the location. The road bridge itself is well used by traffic but its not incessant.
Road directions
Owing to the flooding the travel information is in flux. The A597, A5086 and A596 bridges are closed. See the BBC Cumbria Travel Web pages for the most up to date information.
From the South, M6 Junciton 40:
Follow A66 towards Cockermouth. In Cockermouth you need to turn onto A595 for about a mile then A594 to Maryport. This will get you into Maryport near the station. The A596 is the road that will get you to the other locations.
Option 2 using side roads - If A66 is closed or very busy
From the M6 Junction 41:
Take the B5305 to Wigton until it crosses A595 then turn Left towards Maryport. At Mealsgate take the B5299 to Aspatria and join the A596 as above.
From the North, M6 Junction 44:
Take the A7 towards Carlisle, then the A595 from Carlisle City centre. Once at Thursby take the A596 and follow this road all the way.
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Workington #2, Derwent Junction map co-ordinates
From the South, M6 Junciton 40:
Follow A66 towards Cockermouth. In Cockermouth you need to turn onto A595 for about a mile then A594 to Maryport. This will get you into Maryport near the station. The A596 is the road that will get you to the other locations.
Option 2 using side roads - If A66 is closed or very busy
From the M6 Junction 41:
Take the B5305 to Wigton until it crosses A595 then turn Left towards Maryport. At Mealsgate take the B5299 to Aspatria and join the A596 as above.
From the North, M6 Junction 44:
Take the A7 towards Carlisle, then the A595 from Carlisle City centre. Once at Thursby take the A596 and follow this road all the way.
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Workington #2, Derwent Junction map co-ordinates
Parking
There is parking for around 6 cars at this location.
Public transport
Currently there is a temporary station open at North Workington. Turn right outside the station and follow the line south along a small road then along a cycle track. A 5 minute walk will take you to the bridge.
Stagecoach services 30/31 operate every 15 minutes between Maryport, Workington and Whitehaven and stop on the main road by the roundabout. However due to the bridge collapses these services are reduced in frequency and can only operate between Maryport and a temporary footbridge on the north bank of the river across from the Town Centre.
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Stagecoach services 30/31 operate every 15 minutes between Maryport, Workington and Whitehaven and stop on the main road by the roundabout. However due to the bridge collapses these services are reduced in frequency and can only operate between Maryport and a temporary footbridge on the north bank of the river across from the Town Centre.
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Amenities
The nearest toilets and food are located in the Dunmail Shopping Centre on the main road.
Sun Compass
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Workington #2, Derwent Junction
Streetmap links
Workington #2, Derwent Junction general view map
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Workington #2, Derwent Junction
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Workington #2, Derwent Junction
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Workington #2, Derwent Junction general view map
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Workington #2, Derwent Junction
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Photographic notes
The line runs roughly north south at this location so the light will be best for southbound trains with the sun being head on around lunchtime. The location has lots of palisade fencing so big steps or ladders would be a great help.
Photographs can be taken in both directions. Banking and trees will cause shadows, especially on winter afternoons. A long zoom lens will then be required for southbound trains.
Traffic noise will be a problem for videographers.
Photographs can be taken in both directions. Banking and trees will cause shadows, especially on winter afternoons. A long zoom lens will then be required for southbound trains.
Traffic noise will be a problem for videographers.
General views - All photographs © Ian Ball unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
11:05 am
Fig 2 - Looking north
Taken from the fence line, using steps, as opposed to the bridge at 14:15.
Fig 3 - Looking south
Taken from the bridge at 13:45.
Fig 4 - Looking north - Image © Mark Bearton
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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.
