Glasgow area train spotting and photography locations

[Andy78uk]

Hi All,

Got a few days in Glasgow at the beginning of March and looking for some suggestions for train spotting/photography locations.

I would particularly like to photograph some of the Class 318, 320 & 334 units.

Already planning on visits to Glasgow Central and Dalmuir, and also aim to visit Edinburgh Haymarket for some of the diesel units and HST sets.

But, also looking for some good freight locations.

Is there anywhere that you can photograph the Glasgow Subway trains?

Good bus photography locations will also be welcome.

Cheers

Andy

 

[hexagon789]

Is there anywhere that you can photograph the Glasgow Subway trains?

You can see parts of the depot complex from the street alongside in Govan, but not easy to see the trains. You'd likely be better off just photographing them at stations below ground. Some of the quieter ones with island platforms such as West Street might be better for photography than the busier ones like Govan, St Enoch, Buchanan Street and Partick.

 

[D1024]

Whilst I am sure someone with better local knowledge will be along shortly, I'll give you a couple of suggestions:

I would particularly like to photograph some of the Class 318, 320 & 334 units.

Partick is good for this

Is there anywhere that you can photograph the Glasgow Subway trains

Underground I have found Partick (again!) fairly good.

But, also looking for some good freight locations.

Freight is a bit sparse these days - mostly centered on Mossend & Coatbridge (in the Glasgow area ). Holytown station is a good bet - Realtimes Trains should give you an idea of times. The Ft William - Blyth 'Alcans' offer something different on the North Clyde route through Dumbarton - again, RTT is your friend

Good bus photography locations will also be welcome.

Not my area of particular interest but there is usually an enthusiast/photographer or 2 taking in the action around the entrance to Buchanan Bus Station on Killermont St whenever I pass through.

 

[matchmaker]

Whilst I am sure someone with better local knowledge will be along shortly, I'll give you a couple of suggestions:

Partick is good for this



Underground I have found Partick (again!) fairly good.



Freight is a bit sparse these days - mostly centered on Mossend & Coatbridge (in the Glasgow area ). Holytown station is a good bet - Realtimes Trains should give you an idea of times. The Ft William - Blyth 'Alcans' offer something different on the North Clyde route through Dumbarton - again, RTT is your friend


Not my area of particular interest but there is usually an enthusiast/photographer or 2 taking in the action around the entrance to Buchanan Bus Station on Killermont St whenever I pass through.

Best place for the Alcans is probably Westerton, which also means that you can catch Fort William/Mallaig/Oban services as well.

 

[Kite159]

Hyndland is also quite good for photographs & spotting as it's an island platform so reduced chance of being bowled being able to ID something on the opposite platform when being blocked by another train