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Location notes
Located in Surrey, near Guildford. The station is not far from the junction south of Guildford, Shalford station is on the line that branches off east towards Redhill.
Railway type and traffic
Usually just the normal passenger services (First Great Western Link services) operated by 165s. Steam specials often arrive at Shalford and stop, for approx. 40 minutes, whilst they have their tenders refilled with water from an ex fire engine. The steam specials are usually circular tours (The Downsman and VSOE luncheon excursions) from London Victoria passing Guildford and Redhill and returning to Victoria via East Croydon. The line itself is un-electrified.
Environment
There are 4 bridges that cross the railway here. 1 is the main road bridge, 2 footpath bridges (both over and accessible from the station) and a small road/bridleway bridge West of the station.
From the road/bridleway bridge you can look west towards the Junction. The line itself is on a curve to the right. You can just about see the junction through some trees. Beware - this bridge or path is not lit and does get dark! Other than that it is a quiet area.
From the road/bridleway bridge you can look west towards the Junction. The line itself is on a curve to the right. You can just about see the junction through some trees. Beware - this bridge or path is not lit and does get dark! Other than that it is a quiet area.
Road directions
From Guildford on the A3:
Head South along the A3 and take the exit for B3000 (not far out of Guildford). Follow the B3000 (sign posted all the way) until you reach the roundabout for the A3100 Old Portsmouth Road. Take the second exit for the A3100. After 1/2 mile turn left onto Tilthams Corner Road, then another 1/2 mile and turn left onto Trunley Heath Road follwed by another 1/2 mile onto A281 Horsham Road. Follow this road until you reach the station on the right.
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Shalford map co-ordinates
Head South along the A3 and take the exit for B3000 (not far out of Guildford). Follow the B3000 (sign posted all the way) until you reach the roundabout for the A3100 Old Portsmouth Road. Take the second exit for the A3100. After 1/2 mile turn left onto Tilthams Corner Road, then another 1/2 mile and turn left onto Trunley Heath Road follwed by another 1/2 mile onto A281 Horsham Road. Follow this road until you reach the station on the right.
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Shalford map co-ordinates
Parking
Car parks are available in several locations.
Public transport
Trains run frequently from Guildford and Redhill.
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Amenities
There is a lovely pub on the north side of the Station - best way is to follow the exit from the station.
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Shalford
Streetmap links
Shalford general view map
Shalford close up map
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Shalford
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Shalford
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Shalford general view map
Shalford close up map
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Photographic notes
West of Shalford station (over the road the trains pass under) there is a field with a road that leads towards some accommodation and another bridge across the railway (bridge can be seen from main road bridge for identification).
From the bridge, you can look west around the curve and towards the junction (great for photographs) or east towards the station (OKish for photographs). The best position for photographing is over a small wire fence which is on the left of the bridge as you face West. The area has wonderful scenery and background. Very dark at night but plenty of sunlight during the day. The best time to take photographs in morning and early evening. Mid-dayish is OK but the sun is directly above and avoid late afternoons/evenings if possible as it will be if front of you.
As of January 2013 there are a couple of small bushes that, during the summer mightencroach on shots.
From the bridge, you can look west around the curve and towards the junction (great for photographs) or east towards the station (OKish for photographs). The best position for photographing is over a small wire fence which is on the left of the bridge as you face West. The area has wonderful scenery and background. Very dark at night but plenty of sunlight during the day. The best time to take photographs in morning and early evening. Mid-dayish is OK but the sun is directly above and avoid late afternoons/evenings if possible as it will be if front of you.
As of January 2013 there are a couple of small bushes that, during the summer mightencroach on shots.
General views - All photographs © Daniel Hillebrandt unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north west
Fig 2 - Looking east
Fig 3 - Looking east
Fig 4 - Looking west
From the wrong side of the bridge looking towards Guildford.
Fig 5 - The fence for fig 1
This is the fence that you will need to 'see' over in order to take the shot in fig 1.
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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.
