London Waterloo East

[96tommy]

Sorry if I have got this in the wrong thread...

Next week I am thinking of going to London Waterloo East. I was wondering what it is like for trainspotting. Do you have to sign in or can you go straight onto the platforms.

Thank You

 

[MidnightFlyer]

It's SE so you should be fine, no flash, no tripods etc... I don't actually think it has a booking office, so just let the platform staff know what you are doing, as per.

You should get every class SE has, nothing more, nothing less

 

[thefab444]

You should get every class SE has, nothing more, nothing less

Not quite, a 395 is highly unlikely.

 

[N Levers]

Not quite, a 395 is highly unlikely.

But not impossible

 

[Lampshade]

465s galore

 

[alanf]

Would it not be worth your while to go to London Bridge?

Alan

 

[MidnightFlyer]

Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much going on at Bridge, more stock etc, but so many people that it can be hard to get a clear shot, and you can't get many numbers either. WAE is quieter, especially off-peak, and you should be able to keep on top of the 25-30 trains an hour that pass through.

 

[96tommy]

I was thinking of going to Waterloo afterwards, since there are ticket gates there do I just have to ask a member of staff or can I get a platform tcket?

Thank You

 

[transportphoto]

I was thinking of going to Waterloo afterwards, since there are ticket gates there do I just have to ask a member of staff or can I get a platform tcket?

Thank You

If you go to the Network Rail reception desk and sign in as a visitor, you should be fine.

HTH

 

[thefab444]

But not impossible

I'm not sure, have 395s been cleared to Charing Cross? I know they're clear to Victoria and run there occasionally (ECS).

 

[ChampsRacing]

Taking numbers at london bridge isnt impossible during the rush hour as i did this on thursday but you will miss the odd few out as sometimes you'll have 4 trains in each direction leaving at the same time but deffinately worth a visit.

 

[N Levers]

Taking numbers at london bridge isnt impossible during the rush hour as i did this on thursday but you will miss the odd few out as sometimes you'll have 4 trains in each direction leaving at the same time but deffinately worth a visit.

I agree. Plus London Bridge is no worse than Clapham Junction...

 

[96tommy]

Last time when I went to London Bridge I got told I had to go and sign in at the National Rail office, as I didn't have much time I decided not to and went to Kings Cross. As I may not have much time again, is there a better chance of me just getting onto the platform?

 

[N Levers]

If you go to Waterloo East you will get onto the plats without a ticket but you WILL be checked coming off.

 

[T163R]

Last time when I went to London Bridge I got told I had to go and sign in at the National Rail office, as I didn't have much time I decided not to and went to Kings Cross. As I may not have much time again, is there a better chance of me just getting onto the platform?

I bet it's At Your Own Risk !
You will lose more time if a staff member wants to "talk to you"...