Good stations/lineside locations in Yorkshire for photos

[Tim R-T-C]

Hi,

A change at my work means I now get a day off during the week so I was hoping to take a few rail photo trips this summer. Was just wondering whereabouts in Yorkshire (or relatively adjacent areas) is best these days for a variety of freight and passenger operations (and is photographer friendly).

I know Doncaster is always good and can recommend that to anyone who has not been there before (see my set from there Doncaster 16/5/11).

Many thanks.

 

[alexdodds]

Hi,

A change at my work means I now get a day off during the week so I was hoping to take a few rail photo trips this summer. Was just wondering whereabouts in Yorkshire (or relatively adjacent areas) is best these days for a variety of freight and passenger operations (and is photographer friendly).

I know Doncaster is always good and can recommend that to anyone who has not been there before (see my set from there Doncaster 16/5/11).

Many thanks.

Leeds and York are good starting points with plenty of trains to spot. Both with friendly staff.

Of course theres the balcony at the NRM.

 

[142094]

Yorkshire is a very big place! Depends on what traction you like and whether you can drive. Colton Junction south of York is a very good and popular spot, as is some of the sidings in the Sherburn-in-Emlet area. I'd also try Knottingley as well.

 

[Tim R-T-C]

Thanks for the suggestions.

Yorkshire is a very big place! Depends on what traction you like and whether you can drive. Colton Junction south of York is a very good and popular spot, as is some of the sidings in the Sherburn-in-Emlet area. I'd also try Knottingley as well.

I picked Yorkshire as I am based out of Keighley and it makes for a reasonable radius for a day's travelling. Traction, not particularly concerned, just a varied mix of freight and passenger services (these days I am more of a photographer than a gricer).

Colton Junction sounds good, I remember seeing rail fans stood there while travelling on Leeds to York services.

 

[Teaboy1]

2 places spring to mind; North end of Pontefract Baghill platform and a point near Moorthorpe Junction giving views of Leeds mainline and the ex Swinton & Knottingley line to Ferrybridge, this gives you 2 main lines in 1 go !!