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Location notes
This location is on the West Coast Mainline just to the east of Rugby Station.
The location has altered a lot over the last year or so, and is still under going alterations (September 2007.) The old Great Central bridge 'The Birdcage' has now been removed, and has altered the view greatly. The viaduct to the east of the bridge also looks different now due to track alterations during 2007.
The location has altered a lot over the last year or so, and is still under going alterations (September 2007.) The old Great Central bridge 'The Birdcage' has now been removed, and has altered the view greatly. The viaduct to the east of the bridge also looks different now due to track alterations during 2007.
Railway type and traffic
The usual Virgin WC traffic on the passenger front, complimented with London Midland units catering for the local services.
There is plenty of freight that works on the line, mainly DB Schenker, Freightliner and GBRf.
There is plenty of freight that works on the line, mainly DB Schenker, Freightliner and GBRf.
Environment
This location is on a busy road bridge, although there is a tall barrier which divides the footpath and the road here, so shooting on the west side of the bridge is fairly safe. However, for shots to the east, you need to be up against the bridge parapet, and there is only about a foot between this and the road, so be careful.
Road directions
From Rugby station, head south (up hill) along Murray Road. When you reach the roundabout, take the 1st exit down Clifton Road. (The B5414 to Market Harborough.) Keep following this road until you pass a playing field to your right. There will be two turnings on the right after the playing field, before you reach the bridge.
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Rugby, Clifton Road map co-ordinates
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Rugby, Clifton Road map co-ordinates
Parking
I prefer to park in Townsend road, the second turning as mentioned above.
Public transport
There is a regular bus (no.2) which operates from Rugby North Street.
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Amenities
There are a few local shops in the area, but the town centre offers much more.
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Rugby, Clifton Road
Streetmap links
Rugby, Clifton Road general view map
Rugby, Clifton Road close up map
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Rugby, Clifton Road
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Rugby, Clifton Road
Googly map
Rugby, Clifton Road general view map
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Rugby, Clifton Road
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Photographic notes
Shots to the east would be best in the afternoon. This shot was always quite limited, but with the altered layout, and a few new catenary masts, it`s now even more limited, but may be considered ok for some to make a change. Shots to the west are generally best in the morning.
No good here for video due to the noise of the passing traffic.
No good here for video due to the noise of the passing traffic.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south
Fig 2 - Looking north
Fig 3 - Looking north
Fig 4 - Looking north
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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.
Rugby Black Path Bridge
