Detailed network diagrams

[simon.ashford7]

Can anyone suggest a decent website/link to detailed up to date rail network map. I'm interested in names of junctions, crossings, sidings etc with regard to looking up local/historical associations. I'm aware of traksy, raildar, signalbox etc but think there maybe some undiscovered gems!

 

[AngusH]

For current reference

National Electronic Sectional Appendix - Network Rail

The National Electronic Sectional Appendix contains detailed information useful to operators about network capability, as well as other data.

www.networkrail.co.uk

The sectional appendix in PDF format (towards the bottom of the page)

Though it would be chopped up into short little bits per page.

There is also an electronic access version, but I think it's only for railway staff.



The other one that's good is

Rail Map online - historic railways, railroads and canals

UK, Ireland and US historic railways, railroads and canals. Includes waggonways, tramways, stations, metro and narrow gauge lines displayed on an interactive Google Map.

railmaponline.com

Don't think it includes junction names

 

[ComUtoR]

There is also an electronic access version, but I think it's only for railway staff.

Whats the difference between the PDF's that you linked and the NESA portal versions ?

 

[AngusH]

The actual electronic version is a web based tool with a bunch more features
like location search, route mapping and joined up diagrams.
This requires a specific user account.

The downloadable PDFs are just like a paper document, splitting by region and page by page.
The pdf versions are currently freely downloadable.


At least I think that's how it works.
I haven't got access to the electronic version.
You need a Network Rail Portal account and I haven't got one.

Though I think certain outside organisations can get one if they apply,
because there are some third party tools using the data.


Edit: The setup makes sense, a few PDF downloads won't break the bank, but general access to a complicated GIS system is going to require more resources.

 

[ComUtoR]

The actual electronic version is a web based tool with a bunch more features
like location search, route mapping and joined up diagrams.

Cheers Angus.

You need a Network Rail Portal account and I haven't got one.

I just applied. I haven't before as I thought it was odd that the electronic one was always readily available. Hopefully its much better than the pdf's

 

[AngusH]

We mere mortals shall admire your better access rights




(Glad to be of help)

 

[Basil Jet]

The other one that's good is

Rail Map online - historic railways, railroads and canals

UK, Ireland and US historic railways, railroads and canals. Includes waggonways, tramways, stations, metro and narrow gauge lines displayed on an interactive Google Map.

railmaponline.com

Don't think it includes junction names

It does, you have to click "Layers" and then switch on "Features" and "Names".

 

[ComUtoR]

It does, you have to click "Layers" and then switch on "Features" and "Names".

Quite a few missing.

 

[DelW]

Can anyone suggest a decent website/link to detailed up to date rail network map. I'm interested in names of junctions, crossings, sidings etc with regard to looking up local/historical associations. I'm aware of traksy, raildar, signalbox etc but think there maybe some undiscovered gems!

Are you aware of the New Adlestrop atlas?

The New Adlestrop Railway Atlas - historical UK railway map

It's one that I find very useful.

 

[simon.ashford7]

Thanks for responses. Are the NESR standard maps available anywhere without needing NR login? The Appendix are quite random.

 

[NSE]

Carto Metro (if you don’t know it, just Google that) has London in great detail and has junction names and sidings and all sorts. It roughly covers the area bound by the M25 but extends here and there. Also has all the old and demolished lines.

 

[MacCookie]

Can anyone suggest a decent website/link to detailed up to date rail network map. I'm interested in names of junctions, crossings, sidings etc with regard to looking up local/historical associations. I'm aware of traksy, raildar, signalbox etc but think there maybe some undiscovered gems!

Paper rather than electronic, but highly recommended: https://www.trackmaps.co.uk/trackmaps/railway-maps/railway-track-diagrams/