(01 Dec 2015, 10:03 pm)Jimmi wrote Issue with that being I am still pretty new to rail photography so don't know the line speeds and what shutter speed to set the camera in to match, also I am not that certain what access would be like down there, from what I've seen there is metal fencing much of the way round so the only option I could think of would be to stand on the bridge that the 33 and 56 go over to head towards Bishop Middleham. To make it easier for myself I may try to catch it at Darlington Rail Station, hopefully it would arrive at a time that I can get the Northern Rail service from Aycliffe. Another bridge option would be at Harrowgate Hill.There is a path alongside the track, with the metal railings. A nature reserve maybe?
You should be able to get your lens through though.
Sure there is a footbridge too. Not sure if it is enclosed/covered.
These are to the north of the old station from memory.
I reckon the only way you can get better at something is by giving it a go and practicing with your shutter speeds.