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Location notes
Moreton Cutting lies about a mile east of Didcot Parkway on the Great Western Main Line.
Railway type and traffic
Traffic is very varied at Moreton with passenger traffic provided by First Great Western and Thames Trains which provide a fairly intensive service of 43(HST's), 165, 166, 180 and also on occasions loco hauled 47 or 57 workings.
Environment
The bridge is on a fairly busy road and is relatively narrow. The view both ways is excellent, to the west giving an uninterrupted view towards Didcot Parkway Station.
Road directions
From Didcot Parkway turn left and head along station lane, follow the road alongside the railway until it comes to a roundabout and turn left. The road (B4016) will turn to the left and dive under the GWML and come to a roundabout. Turn Right and follow the road (A4130 This is the main Didcot Ring Road) to another roundabout where you go straight on, about 300 yards up the road is a turning on you right. Follow the road until it crosses the railway on the bridge.
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Moreton Cutting West map co-ordinates
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Moreton Cutting West map co-ordinates
Parking
The bridge is narrow so you will need to park away carefully on the lane. There is an entry on the north side. you can use this providing you leave space for engineers vehicles.
Public transport
Turn left out of Didcot station. Follow the road alongside the line to the east. When the road finally turns north under the railway, there is a footpath on the south side of the line. Follow this and it will bring you to the road crossing the bridge.
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Amenities
No amenities around the bridge however there is a fairly new Tesco's on the route from Didcot.
03-05 update - PD
There is now a large Sainsburys located near the location. There is a Café in the Sainsburys and it overlooks the eastern end of Didcot Parkway approach - all traffic using Didcot East Junction can be seen from the café (ie on the avoiding curve and through the station) . EWS livery locos can be eyeballed although 'viewing aids' may be required for locos or units with smaller numbers.
03-05 update - PD
There is now a large Sainsburys located near the location. There is a Café in the Sainsburys and it overlooks the eastern end of Didcot Parkway approach - all traffic using Didcot East Junction can be seen from the café (ie on the avoiding curve and through the station) . EWS livery locos can be eyeballed although 'viewing aids' may be required for locos or units with smaller numbers.
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Moreton Cutting West
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Photographic notes
The line is nearly East-West so in the morning and early afternoon it is good stuff heading East and in the afternoon-evening for traffic heading west.
General views - All photographs © Mark Bearton unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking west
Fig 2 - Looking west
Fig 3 - Looking east
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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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