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Location notes
On the Trans Pennine Route between Huddersfield and Manchester.
Railway type and traffic
Mostly Trans Pennine express 158s and First North Western services. With some freight from Roxby.
Link to Real Time Trains
RTT Link Marsden
This link should be close to the location, but may not be the actual location so please check the page. This link will take you to what is happening 'around now'. Dates and times can be changed at the top of the page.
This link should be close to the location, but may not be the actual location so please check the page. This link will take you to what is happening 'around now'. Dates and times can be changed at the top of the page.
Environment
Open countryside in the Pennines, the weather can change very quickly so bring appropriate clothing.
Road directions
There is a turning just to the west of Marsden village off the A62. It is easy to miss so be on the look out. Travel down this road and park at the T junction opposite the Pub. The location can be reached by walking towards Marsden.
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Marsden map co-ordinates
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Marsden map co-ordinates
Parking
Roadside close to the location.
Public transport
Amenities
There is a pub close to the location, where you will need to park.
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.
Marsden
Streetmap links
Marsden general view map
Marsden close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Marsden
It might be necessary to adjust the time to suit your visit, this link should open with the current day.
Marsden
Googly map
Marsden general view map
Marsden close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Marsden
Who likes this location on facebook
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Photographic notes
A prime location for a mid day time. The location is surrounded by rolling hills so as the sun starts to set (or rise) it will disappear soon and the lighting will become ambient.
Extra notes for videographers:
Workings should sound their horns prior to leaving the tunnel giving you a moments notice to start rolling.
Extra notes for videographers:
Workings should sound their horns prior to leaving the tunnel giving you a moments notice to start rolling.
Links to photographs at this location
Rail-net - Last days of the 56s.
Railwayscene
General views - All photographs © Albert Dawson unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking south
Fig 3 - Looking north - Photo by Rich Mackin.
Location Video
This video was shot with prior knowledge of the arriving working, there is next to no notice of a train breaking the tunnel.
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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.
