ShildonTrainspotter - Showing the Shildon many people miss

[JasonAtShildon]

When most railfans think of Shildon, they automatically think of the Locomotion Museum and the heritage side of it.
But my YouTube channel ShildonTrainspotter, is all about showing the side of Shildon that many people miss the day-to-day, overlooked modern railway.

People normally film a few videos at Shildon Railway Station when visiting briefly,
But I film from a variety of local spots, including some locations that some spotters don’t even know exist! Because I'm out at these spots regularly, I’ve built a fantastic rapport with some of the drivers on the line. When they rotate onto the route, they instantly recognise me from the cab window and sometimes deliver mega horn blasts.

Of course, I still deeply appreciate the heritage side of Shildon, and my goal is to balance the modern and heritage aspects of Shildon Rail

You can check out the channel and have a look here: youtube.com

I'll keep this thread updated with my latest clips of Bishop Line action.
Thanks for looking, and have a great day!

The images attached below are some images of my best shots at Shildon last
week, including Class 156s and 158s at Shildon stations, thickley wood bridge, middridge level crossing and spout lane bridge!

 

[JasonAtShildon]

- the Legend driver returns

 

[Islineclear3_1]

I hadn't realised the semaphore signal had gone.... when was it replaced with a LED colour light?

 

[JasonAtShildon]

I hadn't realised the semaphore signal had gone.... when was it replaced with a LED colour light?

I think it was removed sometime in late 2024 to early 2025 I’m not sure because I only started spotting this year. What I do know is that they’ve eradicated all the semaphore signals now

 

[Islineclear3_1]

Ah thanks. Apart from Locomotion, the semaphore at the end of the platform was the only other highlight (for me anyway), even though it was a modern installation

 

[Sun Chariot]

Hello @JasonAtShildon - your opening post tells us: "...I film from a variety of local spots" - and so it would be great to see your stills on here, from locations other than on the platform. Many thanks!

 

[Islineclear3_1]

Hello @JasonAtShildon - your opening post tells us: "...I film from a variety of local spots" - and so it would be great to see your stills on here, from locations other than on the platform. Many thanks!

I think the youtube video shows a few shots not showing the station....

 

[JasonAtShildon]

Hello @JasonAtShildon - your opening post tells us: "...I film from a variety of local spots" - and so it would be great to see your stills on here, from locations other than on the platform. Many thanks!

Yeah I should have put other images.
i also film at thickley wood bridge and other locations ill update it now

 

[JasonAtShildon]

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