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pre65

28th October 2009 08:02

Whitemoor Yard viewing.

Seeing a photo of Whitemoor Yard (March) in the gallery got me wondering if there were any worthwhile vantage points for photos / viewing ?

It's not too far away from me and I fancy a day out.

Anything else worth viewing in the area ??

PS

I found this site whilst searching for info

http://www.trainspots.co.uk/locpage.php?ts_number=110

GBRf_66709

28th October 2009 08:36

http://www.trainspots.co.uk/locpage.php?ts_number=108

That link gives you details on a bridge that enables you to view trains entering and leaving Whitemoor Yard.

klordger1900

28th October 2009 20:24

Unfortunately March is but a shadow of its former self and as bleak and desolate as those photos would suggest. Most of the trains work engineering projects and are marshelled to take fresh ballast out and used/contaminated ballast in for re-cycling. The trains mainly run at night and weekends to tie in with engineering works so dont be disappointed if you stand on Norwood Road railway bridge and only see wagons stationary in the yard!

pre65

28th October 2009 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by klordger1900 (Post 34155)

Unfortunately March is but a shadow of its former self and as bleak and desolate as those photos would suggest. Most of the trains work engineering projects and are Marshalled to take fresh ballast out and used/contaminated ballast in for re-cycling. The trains mainly run at night and weekends to tie in with engineering works so don't be disappointed if you stand on Norwood Road railway bridge and only see wagons stationary in the yard!

Thanks for that Klordger ! Perhaps I won't go after all.:D

bramleyman

28th October 2009 23:50

As klordger1900 says, there isn't that much to see from the Norwood Road Bridge, but there is a footbridge less than half-a-mile from it, where you can get most Freight entering or leaving Whitemoor.

I generally use the station itself for seeing any passing freight and yet to be asked to leave. Then again, I do use the station every week for other purposes than just watching freight.

garrat

29th October 2009 09:17

It used to be a place i used to visit in the steam days so busy .now bit of a waste of time There was a pub by the norwood road bridge that had a few relics on the wall dont know if is still there .Im sure bramley man will know.

klordger1900

29th October 2009 21:25

There's plenty happening at Cambridge between now and Christmas - especially steam specials. Thats a platform I could frequent on many a Saturday if I were a bit closer!
Check out the mainline steam website for running times nearer to the actual dates. Enjoy!

bramleyman

30th October 2009 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrat (Post 34175)

I rarely go up there myself, but as I will be in the same vicinity hopefully Sunday, I can check this out for you all with pleasure.

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