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Location notes
This location is a footbridge connecting residential areas close to the centre of Bromley. This particular location is situated on the lines between Shortlands and Bromley South stations.
Railway type and traffic
Most passenger trains are operated by South Eastern Trains, featuring 375, 465 and 466.
Most freight workings are in the hands of DB Schenker 66 and 92s, although other workings can often provide a nice surprise!
Most freight workings are in the hands of DB Schenker 66 and 92s, although other workings can often provide a nice surprise!
Link to Real Time Trains
RTT Link Bromley Gardens
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
A small but busy footbridge in a built-up housing area.
Road directions
From Bromley South station, head west down Westmoreland (B228) You will soon see a right hand turning for Queen Anne Avenue. Take this turn, and follow this road until you pass the school. Shortly after the school, there is a public footpath on the right hand side. This crosses the railway lines to Bromley Gardens.
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Bromley Gardens map co-ordinates
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Bromley Gardens map co-ordinates
Parking
Parking can be awkward here do to residential limits. No parking is allowed between the hours of 12:00 - 14:00 Monday - Saturday, but Sundays is okay. In some instances, it may be best to park in the town centre, and make the short walk.
Public transport
The location is just a short walk from Bromley South train station, and the area is well served my numerous buses.
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Amenities
There are many shops, take-aways, restaurants and bars in Bromley centre.
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
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Bromley Gardens
Streetmap links
Bromley Gardens general view map
Bromley Gardens close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Bromley Gardens
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Bromley Gardens
Googly map
Bromley Gardens general view map
Bromley Gardens close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Bromley Gardens
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Photographic notes
Shots can be taken from the footbridge steps, and also from the top of the footbridge, and in both directions.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking west
From the steps
Fig 3 - Looking west
Fig 4 - Looking east
Disclaimer
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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.
