idea for photting location for next sat or sun

[martyn29]

I am based in Leicester, and would like to go somewhere, by train really that is good for spotting and photting, I am new to this, I have been Derby and Nuneaton now. any ideas that are reasonably cheap would be most welcome! I like HST's but dont mind anything really!
thanks

Martyn

 

[Daniel]

Sheffield :]

 

[martyn29]

Sheffield :]

is it ok after the flooding mate?

 

[Daniel]

Well obviously the area isn't. AFAIK all trams are running as normal. A few Central trains services, and I think some TPE services aren't running. Midland Mainline services are fine, apart from non-stop Doncaster IIRC.

 

[Jordy]

I certainly wouldn't advise Sheffield!

 

[Daniel]

Here you go. The only thing affected at Sheffield is Northern Rail, Sheffield to Lincon.

 

[Jordy]

Yes but I still wouldn't advise it, there are warnings of further flooding, Sheffield isn't the best option at the moment IMO.

 

[Daniel]

Oh, yeah, forgot the warning of future flooding - maybe not then.

 

[class 313]

Best place on the MML, lineside would be around Wellingborough as you can see the GBRf workings

 

[David]

Best place on the MML, lineside would be around Wellingborough as you can see the GBRf workings

You can see GBRf trains on the ECML as well, plus Freightliner and EWS. Add in all the different TOCs from Doncaster (heading South), and all the different liveries (particulary Central and Northern), then there is quite a few photo opportunities, even if you decide to stay on a station.

The places I recommend on the ECML for different liveries and types of trains are Doncaster and Peterborough.

 

[devon_metro]

Get the MML HST down to Dawlish.

 

[class 313]

Get the MML HST down to Dawlish.

Now why the hell would I wanna do that

 

[devon_metro]

No idea but Martyn might

 

[martyn29]

I might do
but I needed somewhere nearer to home sat! I wont go sheffield at this time, Wellingborough or Donny look good ideas..

 

[87015]

25035 and 27056 out at Loughborough, much better than anything else on offer on the 'real' railway

 

[Daniel]

I might do
but I needed somewhere nearer to home sat! I wont go sheffield at this time, Wellingborough or Donny look good ideas..

MML Leeds services aren't stopping at Doncaster.

 

[martyn29]

MML Leeds services aren't stopping at Doncaster.

thanks