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Location notes
Marshfield consists of two line-side bridges, and a foot crossing, on the busy section of the South Wales mainline between Newport and Cardiff.
Railway type and traffic
Regular DMUs and HSTs operated by Arriva Cross Country, First Greet Western, and Arriva Trains Wales.
The Ebbw Vale services which started in 2008 pass this location.
There is also plenty of freight here. Mostly DBS, there are also some Freightliner workings into Wentloog, including some class 70 turns.
The Ebbw Vale services which started in 2008 pass this location.
There is also plenty of freight here. Mostly DBS, there are also some Freightliner workings into Wentloog, including some class 70 turns.
Environment
The first location is on 'Broadway' road bridge, which is a quite well used road bridge. The second location is a short drive or walk away and is at the end of a path. The final spot is a foot crossing across the line.
The bridge at the end of the path and the foot crossing are beautifully quiet except for the trains.
The bridge at the end of the path and the foot crossing are beautifully quiet except for the trains.
Road directions
From M4 Junction 28:
Follow signs for Castleton/A48/St Mellons then at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A48 heading to Castleton/St Mellons then:
Turn left at Marshfield Road
Turn right at St Mellons Road
Take the 1st left onto Wellfield Road
Turn right to stay on Wellfield Road
Take the 1st left onto Whitethorn Way
If only going to the road bridge then do NOT turn onto St Mellons Road and you will arrive at the road bridge.
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Marshfield map co-ordinates
Follow signs for Castleton/A48/St Mellons then at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A48 heading to Castleton/St Mellons then:
Turn left at Marshfield Road
Turn right at St Mellons Road
Take the 1st left onto Wellfield Road
Turn right to stay on Wellfield Road
Take the 1st left onto Whitethorn Way
If only going to the road bridge then do NOT turn onto St Mellons Road and you will arrive at the road bridge.
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Marshfield map co-ordinates
Parking
Parking in Whitethorn Way should not be a problem for the foot crossing or the bridge at the end of the foot path. Parking at the 'Broadway' road bridge is a little more tricky, and perhaps parking in one of the side roads would be best.
Public transport
Amenities
There is the 'Port O Call' pub which does pleasant food and drink. Otherwise Cardiff and Newport are the nearest places.
Accommodation
Nothing in the immediate area. So Newport or Cardiff
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
It might be necessary to adjust the time to suit your visit, this link should open with the current day.
Marshfield
Streetmap links
Marshfield general view map
Marshfield close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Marshfield
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Marshfield
Googly map
Marshfield general view map
Marshfield close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Marshfield
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Photographic notes
The line runs North East to South West so sun on the front of eastbounds early in morning and on the front of westbounds from mid morning to mid afternoon when the sun will move onto the other side. Freight normally uses the freight lines which are to the south of the passenger lines. Photos possible with the sun on the side (until it moves round) of trains on any line.
General views - All photographs © Tony Rispoli unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south west
Fig 2 - Looking north east
Fig 3 - Looking north east
From the foot crossing, seen passing under the footbridge.
Fig 4 - Looking south west
From the foot crossing.
Fig 5 - Looking north east
From the footbridge.
Fig 6 - Looking south west
From the footbridge.
Location Video
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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.
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