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Location notes
This location is mid way between Chester-le-Street and Durham on the East Coast Main Line.
It is a road bridge over railway line. Line passes across open fields to north with the possibility of shots from both the east and west. It is possible to get a view with Penshaw Monument and Lumley Castle in the background.
To the south the line drops into cutting with tree cover, and is not really suitable for photography.
It is a road bridge over railway line. Line passes across open fields to north with the possibility of shots from both the east and west. It is possible to get a view with Penshaw Monument and Lumley Castle in the background.
To the south the line drops into cutting with tree cover, and is not really suitable for photography.
Railway type and traffic
Standard northern East Coast Main Line traffic. Mainly passenger workings in the shape of East Coast 91s and HSTs as well as units, and a small smattering of some freight.
Environment
A quite safe countryside location.
Road directions
Take A167 from Chester-le-Street towards Durham. Turn left through Plawsworth Village and follow the road down to the railway line.
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Plasworth map co-ordinates
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Plasworth map co-ordinates
Parking
It is normally possible to park on the verge, or, if you are prepared to move quickly if a tractor appears, in the entrance to a field. You will not be straying far from the car, so it is quite safe.
Public transport
I should be possible to catch a bus from Durham or Chester-le-Street to Plawsworth and walk down the lane to the railway. For those of us with bicycles there is a good safe cycle path along the A167.
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Amenities
Nearest facilities in Chester-le-Street, but a couple of pubs on the A167 sell food.
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Streetmap links
Plasworth general view map
Plasworth close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
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Googly map
Plasworth general view map
Plasworth close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
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Photographic notes
Best for trains travelling south, no real view to the south. Good shots possible throughout the day. You can not avoid the dreaded overhead wires however!
General views - All photographs © Bryan Attewell unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
Fig 2 - 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.
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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.
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.
