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Location notes
Long Buckby Wharf is just south-west of Long Buckby village itself. The M1, canal, and WCML are within close proximity to each other here, with the railway actually crossing the canal at this particular location.
Railway type and traffic
Traffic is mainly Virgin Pendolinos, and the occasional Desiro unit or Voyager. At least one loco hauled diagram each day is booked past here (as at June 2007).
Although this is on the WCML, it must be noted that some services, including most freight is diverted away from this location, being pathed along the Northampton loop.
Also this location is very quiet on a Sunday, as most passenger trains also take the loop.
Although this is on the WCML, it must be noted that some services, including most freight is diverted away from this location, being pathed along the Northampton loop.
Also this location is very quiet on a Sunday, as most passenger trains also take the loop.
Link to Real Time Trains
RTT Link Long Buckby Wharf
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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
This is a canal side location which can be very busy with tourists at times.
Road directions
From M1 Junction 18:
Head towards Kilsby. When you reach Kilsby you come to a roundabout, here you need to take A5 turning to Milton Keynes. After a short time, you will see a left hand turn to Watford. Ignore this, and continue down the A5. You will soon see 'The New Inn' to your right as you cross the canal. You need to turn left at the junction just ahead. As you near the Railway and motorway bridges ahead, you will notice an area on the right hand side where you can park your car. The canal passes under the road just a few yards further ahead. You need to walk down to the canal to reach the location.
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Long Buckby Wharf map co-ordinates
Head towards Kilsby. When you reach Kilsby you come to a roundabout, here you need to take A5 turning to Milton Keynes. After a short time, you will see a left hand turn to Watford. Ignore this, and continue down the A5. You will soon see 'The New Inn' to your right as you cross the canal. You need to turn left at the junction just ahead. As you near the Railway and motorway bridges ahead, you will notice an area on the right hand side where you can park your car. The canal passes under the road just a few yards further ahead. You need to walk down to the canal to reach the location.
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Long Buckby Wharf map co-ordinates
Parking
If you can, please park as described above. DO NOT park in the road opposite to this, as although it looks like a dwelling, the building is actually a surgery, and room is often needed in assisting elderly patients in and out of vehicles here.
Public transport
This is a relatively short walk from Long Buckby station itself.
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Amenities
If you continue to walk down the canal, you will come to Whilton Locks where there is a garden centre and restaurant. Long Buckby village also has lots to offer. The New Inn on the A5 is recommended for its great selection of beer, and outstanding meals.
Sun Compass
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Long Buckby Wharf
Streetmap links
Long Buckby Wharf general view map
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Long Buckby Wharf
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Long Buckby Wharf
Googly map
Long Buckby Wharf general view map
Long Buckby Wharf close up map
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Photographic notes
Shots are limited here, but the location can provide something a little different to break up the monotony of Pendolino shots which all look the same!
Although mostly suited to morning shots, an alternative summer shot of the bridge crossing the canal can be had from about 16:30 onwards.
Although mostly suited to morning shots, an alternative summer shot of the bridge crossing the canal can be had from about 16:30 onwards.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south east
Fig 2 - Looking south east
Fig 3 - Looking south
Fig 4 - Looking north west
Fig 5 - Looking west
Opposite the second set of locks.
Fig 6 - Looking west
If you continue south past the railway bridge, line side shots are clearly more difficult. So let`s see if I could make the most out of a bad situation........ Well, it`s a nice tree.......... Maybe an interesting shot of a desiro unit could be had here.....?
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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.
