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Location notes
This location is a footbridge to the South-east of Shortlands Station.
Railway type and traffic
Most traffic is operated by South Eastern Trains, featuring 375, 465/6.
Most freight workings are operated by DB Schenker 66 and 92s, although other workings can often provide a nice surprise!
Most freight workings are operated by DB Schenker 66 and 92s, although other workings can often provide a nice surprise!
Link to Real Time Trains
RTT Link Shortlands
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 quiet footbridge which is used to link residential areas either side of the line.
Road directions
From Shortland station, head west on the A222, and when you have passed under the railway, turn left into Shortlands Road. You only travel a few yards before you need to take another left, this time into Valley Road. You will shortly come across a couple of junctions on the right-hand side - Kingswood Road, and Mays Hill road. The location is opposite here on the left, at the bottom of Mays Hill Road.
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Shortlands map co-ordinates
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Shortlands map co-ordinates
Parking
There are several places on the main road where you can park, but no parking is allowed between the hours of 12:00 - 14:00 Monday - Saturday, although parking is currently okay on Sundays. You may prefer to walk the short distance from Shortlands station.
Public transport
Amenities
Nothing at the location itself, but nearby Bromley has much to offer.
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
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Shortlands
Streetmap links
Shortlands general view map
Shortlands close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Shortlands
It might be necessary to adjust the time to suit your visit, this link should open with the current day.
Shortlands
Googly map
Shortlands general view map
Shortlands close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Shortlands
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Photographic notes
Good shots of East-bound trains can be had all morning, and up until the early afternoon, after this time, the location is better for west-bound workings.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking east
Fig 3 - Looking west
Fig 4 - Looking west
Shots from the base of the bridge can be difficult due to the barbed wire....
Fig 5 - Looking west
....but the taller, more agile, or steps equipped photographer may be able to overcome this situation.
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.
