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Location notes
A quiet field location on the freight line between Stenson and Sheet Stores junction.
Railway type and traffic
This is a freight only line with regular traffic from DB Schenker class 60, 66 and 67, and Freightliners class 66s and occasional 70s. There are no passenger services, however occasional weekend diversions will see EMT HSTs and class 222 Meridians and Central Trains units.
The line is accessed by northbound traffic at the eastern end from the Midland Main Line and joins the Derby to Water Orton line heading south at the western end. It is not possible for southbound traffic to access the line at either end, however it is possible to reach both Toton and Nottingham from the triangle at the Trent junctions end.
The line is accessed by northbound traffic at the eastern end from the Midland Main Line and joins the Derby to Water Orton line heading south at the western end. It is not possible for southbound traffic to access the line at either end, however it is possible to reach both Toton and Nottingham from the triangle at the Trent junctions end.
Link to Real Time Trains
RTT Link Chellaston
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Environment
The area is rural with open countryside on one side and a canal adjacent on the other.
Road directions
From the A50:
Take the A514 south, signed towards Swadlincote and Swarkestone and after crossing the railway and travelling about 1/3rd of a mile take the left towards 'Weston' and 'Aston'. Follow this road, you will pass over a slight crest in the road and as you come down the hill on the other side look for the overhead power cables. As you have passed under these the layby to park in is on the left. From here continue on foot around the boundary of the field, heading to the right (or south east) to reach the location.
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Chellaston map co-ordinates
Take the A514 south, signed towards Swadlincote and Swarkestone and after crossing the railway and travelling about 1/3rd of a mile take the left towards 'Weston' and 'Aston'. Follow this road, you will pass over a slight crest in the road and as you come down the hill on the other side look for the overhead power cables. As you have passed under these the layby to park in is on the left. From here continue on foot around the boundary of the field, heading to the right (or south east) to reach the location.
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Chellaston map co-ordinates
Parking
There is a small layby with parking for one or two cars, with further laybys along the lane. Do not block field entrances. This can be a popular location so arrive early to ensure you can park safely.
Public transport
Arriva Midlands, Service 61 runs frequenly from Derby Bus Station to Swarkestone, Cuttle Bridge from where it would be a 5-10 minute walk to the location.
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Amenities
None at this field location.
Back at the A50 roundabout is the 'Bonnie Prince' Pub which serves food.
Back at the A50 roundabout is the 'Bonnie Prince' Pub which serves food.
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Chellaston
Streetmap links
Chellaston general view map
Chellaston close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Chellaston
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Photographic notes
The sun is normally over your shoulder all day.
This location has just this shot looking north west at Sheet Stores Junction bound trains.
This location has just this shot looking north west at Sheet Stores Junction bound trains.
General views - All photographs © Ian Loasby unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north west
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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.
