RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2014 I'm going to be working around Bristol Parkway soon, sadly I'm only likely to get an hour, maybe two at a push in the evening for photography (but several of them), and if I feel energetic a bit in the morning before work. Anybody local, or with local knowledge, recommend anywhere to go photographing (trains obviously) ? - I can find out the train service from my on-line gen sites so don't worry about traffic but I'd prefer HSTs, local units and some freight. Last time I was in the area (several years back) I went to a small bridge just outside Parkway - to the right of the station on this link I can't tell if this is still accessible and if so, what the current view is like. I notice there is a smaller bridge further to the right, at the end of Curtis Lane - is this accessible and are the shots any good from it ? I haven't got a lot of time between finishing work and darkness so I don't want to travel too far from Parkway / Filton / Pilning area - I'm working at Aztec West cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Top floor of the two(?) storey care park attached to the station. Gordon A Bristol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith George Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Why not try the end of the platforms.? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Last time I was in the area (several years back) I went to a small bridge just outside Parkway - to the right of the station on this link I can't tell if this is still accessible and if so, what the current view is like. I notice there is a smaller bridge further to the right, at the end of Curtis Lane - is this accessible and are the shots any good from it ? I haven't got a lot of time between finishing work and darkness so I don't want to travel too far from Parkway / Filton / Pilning area - I'm working at Aztec West cheers. A quick search on Flickr for 'Bristol.Parkway 2014' or 'Bristol.Parkway 2013' finds some good shots from the bridge by Martin Harrison, I have not been here myself since the 1980s though, cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 18, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2014 Why not try the end of the platforms.? I might well do but I've got a few days so wanted to try something different as well. A quick search on Flickr for 'Bristol.Parkway 2014' or 'Bristol.Parkway 2013' finds some good shots from the bridge by Martin Harrison, I have not been here myself since the 1980s though, cheers Interestingly one of the photos shows someone walking over the other bridge, I'll have some small steps with me so I might try both bridges. thanks both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestPines Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 If you head south from Aztec West along the A38, you might be able to get some interesting shots where the road crosses the "split level" stretch of railway just east of the Patchway tunnel mouths. At that time of day there would probably be a lot of shadow, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1059 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 If you get a chance to go a few miles, then some of the bridges at Chipping Sodbury are excellent (click on the photo for the full page and geotag details) 6B33 at Chipping Sodbury by D1059, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
82C Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Pop down to Filton Abbey wood station about 3 mins ride from parkway. The footbridge has good shots of trains from parkway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 18, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2014 Pop down to Filton Abbey wood station about 3 mins ride from parkway. The footbridge has good shots of trains from parkway. My hotel is not too far from there ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_Rich Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 My old haunt... Bristol Parkway - TBH not many areas where you can get a decent shot unless you are stood at the ends of the platforms. You can try the bridge to the East of the station off Hambrook Lane with half decent shot over the Station Approaches... http://www.flickr.com/photos/rich_eason/3537077618/ I strongly advise you keeping well away from Curtis Lane. It offers better views however you will be soon be greeted by the owner of the house at the end of the lane...assuming he's not "somewhere" else these days. You will see more at Filton Abbey Wood, however the views aren't great as you are located on a curve and there is a lot of platform paraphernalia to negotiate to get a decent shot. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rich_eason/526495130/ The Footbridge provides a half decent vantage point... http://www.flickr.com/photos/rich_eason/1230004103/ My advice is head to Pilning. Take a warm coat (it has its own microclimate!) and get out of the North Bristol Fringe (terrible in rush hour). Pilning has excellent views both directions and can get some cracking heat haze on the climb out of the tunnel... http://www.flickr.com/photos/rich_eason/5559205476/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rich_eason/4358839099/ Have fun and post up some pics! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6975 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Try Ram Hill. It just S and slightly E of Coalpit Heath. 51 deg 31 min 15 sec N 2 deg 27 min 47 sec W There's a footbridge with decent views in both directions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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