Crewe Electric Depot - any good vantage points?

[50002Superb]

Hi All,

I’m planning a trip out to Crewe Electric on Saturday, does anyone have any recommendations as to decent vantage points to see what’s in situ?

All help would be gratefully received.

MTIA

 

[Blinkbonny]

This has been asked before. General consensus is it's very difficult:

https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/crewe-yards.189370/

 

[50002Superb]

Thanks, I had searched but couldn’t find anything.

there always seems to be some good photos on Flickr

 

[Ash Bridge]

The only option I can think of is buy a return ticket to Chester, there is/was lots of foliage obstructing the views from the train but a few quick glimpses may be obtainable?

 

[50002Superb]

Unfortunately it was a replacement bus service yesterday.

We covered all of the roads outside Crewe Electric and the best vantage points are from Wistaston Road Business Park for the stored 90s and 92s.

You can drive up to the main gate but see a couple of locos but apparently the adjoining business are aggressive to enthusiasts.

The final vantage point is from Enterprise Car Rental on Dunwoody Way however if you are a little small in stature then this one is pointless.

I should add that the walk up to the entrance at Gresty Road is worthwhile. We saw 8 locos there as well.

 

[Blinkbonny]

Thanks for the update. Glad it was worthwhile.