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Location notes
Sandwich is a pleasant Kent location on the line running between Minster and Dover.
Railway type and traffic
Class 375 Electrostars are generally all you see on the line these days, although the occasional charter and engineers train can be seen passing.
Environment
This quiet station is only staffed Monday-Saturday until lunchtime.
Road directions
From Ramsgate, head south on the A256 to Sandwich. From the town centre, continue heading south down New Street, and as you approach the railway, turn left down St Georges Road into the residential area. Then tate a right into Delfside. The station is at the end of this cul-de-sac.
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Sandwich Station map co-ordinates
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Sandwich Station map co-ordinates
Parking
Park considerately in the residential area.
Public transport
Amenities
Nothing at the station what-so-ever. There are lots of lovely restaurants and pubs in Sandwich.
Accommodation
There are numerous Bed and Breakfasts in Sandwich.
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
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Sandwich Station
Streetmap links
Sandwich Station general view map
Sandwich Station close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Sandwich Station
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Sandwich Station
Googly map
Sandwich Station general view map
Sandwich Station close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Sandwich Station
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Photographic notes
An interesting shot can be had from the station footbridge of trains arriving, with the road crossing and signal box behind them.
Shots can be had in both directions and from both platforms to suit most lighting conditions throughout the day.
Shots can be had in both directions and from both platforms to suit most lighting conditions throughout the day.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north west
Fig 2 - Looking south east
Fig 3 - Looking north west
Fig 4 - Looking north west
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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.
