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Location notes
This is an over bridge which carries the Road over the railway, to the North is the new Clay Cross North Junction. To the South the line curves gently to the West and the old clay Cross Station site.
The tracks are divided into two.
The Main Line (Network Rail definition) to the west side goes to Chesterfield and Derby so trains to the North East via Barrow Hill usually cross at this Junction.
The signals to the North automatically go to Double Amber so a green signal tells you a train is coming and Northbound trains from Derby to Barrow Hill you can hear the points change on the ladder junction, though South bound the points are too far away to hear. The signals for the Southbound trains are to South the bridge and they automatically reset to green.
The Slow Lines to the East side go to Nottingham via Alfreton and Toton or to Chesterfield by using the Chesterfield South Junction and to Barrow Hill and Doncaster for freight unfortunately.
The tracks are divided into two.
The Main Line (Network Rail definition) to the west side goes to Chesterfield and Derby so trains to the North East via Barrow Hill usually cross at this Junction.
The signals to the North automatically go to Double Amber so a green signal tells you a train is coming and Northbound trains from Derby to Barrow Hill you can hear the points change on the ladder junction, though South bound the points are too far away to hear. The signals for the Southbound trains are to South the bridge and they automatically reset to green.
The Slow Lines to the East side go to Nottingham via Alfreton and Toton or to Chesterfield by using the Chesterfield South Junction and to Barrow Hill and Doncaster for freight unfortunately.
Railway type and traffic
Passenger services are mostly Meridians and Voyagers and 158s run by East Midland Trains, Northern Rail and Cross Country. There is an occasional HST usually run by Cross Country.
Freight is run by usually DB Schenker or Freightliner there is the occasional GBRf freight and there is a single weekly Colas Freight Coal train planned.
Plus regular moves to and From Barrow Hill of DRS locos to HNRS and Preserved locos.
Freight is run by usually DB Schenker or Freightliner there is the occasional GBRf freight and there is a single weekly Colas Freight Coal train planned.
Plus regular moves to and From Barrow Hill of DRS locos to HNRS and Preserved locos.
Environment
This is a railway bridge that is on the edge of a 30-60mph speed limit change and on the edge of a nature reserve too. The site used to overlook the concentration sidings for the now extinct Carbonisation plant and the incline which fed it. They are now the nature reserve and also provide some photography sites from footpaths which run line side.
Road directions
From the A61, Tupton:
Take the roundabout east, signed towards Graamoor. Follow this road for about a mile and you will reach the bridge. Continue up the road and turn in the entrance to Hag Hall Farm to come back to park.
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Bridge Street, Tupton, Chesterfield map co-ordinates
Take the roundabout east, signed towards Graamoor. Follow this road for about a mile and you will reach the bridge. Continue up the road and turn in the entrance to Hag Hall Farm to come back to park.
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Bridge Street, Tupton, Chesterfield map co-ordinates
Parking
There is a small lay-by to the East of the bridge.
Public transport
Stagecoach Bus Route 51 from Church Way in Chesterfield, next to the "Crooked Spire" takes you to Tupton. (approx 15 minutes journey) Alight on Queen Victoria Road at the Miners Welfare Stop. Then continue forward on foot straight on - about 5 mins walk to the railway bridge (on Bridge Street)
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Amenities
A chippy is up Green Lane, turn right after the Miner's Welfare. There is also a Coffee shop on the corner of Green Lane and Queen Victoria Road. There is also a convenience shop/post office and Pharmacy on Green Lane. There is also a good pub "The New Inn" serving real ale and good food. Get off the bus at the stop just passed the pub (stop before the Miners Welfare).
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Bridge Street, Tupton, Chesterfield
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Bridge Street, Tupton, Chesterfield
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Bridge Street, Tupton, Chesterfield
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Bridge Street, Tupton, Chesterfield
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Photographic notes
The Railway line runs North South and the comfortable shooting views are of Southbound trains and a side view of Northbound trains. The southern side of the bridge does not have a foot path, so you will be standing on the road with your back to traffic.
General views - All photographs © Graham Wilson unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
Fig 2 - Looking north - Image © Jason Rodhouse
Fig 3 - Looking north
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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.
