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Location notes
Brandon is a quiet village just outside of Coventry. The line here runs between Rugby and Coventry.
Railway type and traffic
Most traffic is Virgin Pendolinos and Class 350 units running into Birmingham.
However, some freight can be seen running on this section of line.
However, some freight can be seen running on this section of line.
Environment
A field side location. There is a farm and a golf club nearby.
Road directions
From the Tollbar roundabout at the southern end of Coventry, head towards Daventry on the A45, but don`t go too far! You should notice a petrol station on your left. You need to take the first turning after this which takes you down Brandon Lane. Continue on this road. Once you have crossed the railway, look for a right hand turn to the golf club a few hundred yards ahead. Pull in here and park.
Walk back to the main road and continue just a few yards further down the road, and you will notice a gateway from where you can get a shot of the railway.
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Brandon Wood map co-ordinates
Walk back to the main road and continue just a few yards further down the road, and you will notice a gateway from where you can get a shot of the railway.
Click here to set up your location for directions to this location
Brandon Wood map co-ordinates
Parking
Park as above. As far as I`m aware, this car park is not exclusive to the golfers.
Public transport
Amenities
There is a fish and chip shop, a 'Spar' and a couple of pubs in nearby Wolston.
Sun Compass
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Brandon Wood
Streetmap links
Brandon Wood general view map
Brandon Wood close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Brandon Wood
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Brandon Wood
Googly map
Brandon Wood general view map
Brandon Wood close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
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Photographic notes
Shots are very limited at this location which is only good for west bound trains travelling towards Birmingham.
Please also note that this is not a suitable location when it is a sunny day, as apart from a late summer evening, the sun will not be kind here.
So, it`s only recommended on an overcast day or if you want a west bound shot from 6pm or later on a sunny summer evening.
A full length Pendolino can 'just' be fitted into view if you get closer to the railway than from the location these shots were taken.
Please also note that this is not a suitable location when it is a sunny day, as apart from a late summer evening, the sun will not be kind here.
So, it`s only recommended on an overcast day or if you want a west bound shot from 6pm or later on a sunny summer evening.
A full length Pendolino can 'just' be fitted into view if you get closer to the railway than from the location these shots were taken.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking east
Winter evening shot
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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.
