Transport Photography
Transport Photography
(17 Jul 2015, 5:31 pm)Malarkey Just a heads up, This afternoon I took a quick photo of 8252 at Heworth after getting off the 93 from Gateshead where I was approached straight away by two security guards, would seem Nexus have taken on a lot of Security to man there property and to therefore prevent photography on there land, shame they likely wont do anything about smoking mind, was also informed by Security that this was being rolled out across "All" Bus & Metro Stations across the T&W Network, these guys are smartly dressed in White Shirts and Black Trousers and are far from intimidating, just fat and overweight in personal opinion, well at least the two which approached me were anyway.
(17 Jul 2015, 5:31 pm)Malarkey Just a heads up, This afternoon I took a quick photo of 8252 at Heworth after getting off the 93 from Gateshead where I was approached straight away by two security guards, would seem Nexus have taken on a lot of Security to man there property and to therefore prevent photography on there land, shame they likely wont do anything about smoking mind, was also informed by Security that this was being rolled out across "All" Bus & Metro Stations across the T&W Network, these guys are smartly dressed in White Shirts and Black Trousers and are far from intimidating, just fat and overweight in personal opinion, well at least the two which approached me were anyway.
(17 Jul 2015, 6:04 pm)aureolin Where were you standing? I was there last Saturday, and had no bother at all. Didn't have any bother at Eldon Square either, despite one of the Nexus blokes walking straight past me with the camera out.
(17 Jul 2015, 6:04 pm)aureolin Where were you standing? I was there last Saturday, and had no bother at all. Didn't have any bother at Eldon Square either, despite one of the Nexus blokes walking straight past me with the camera out.
(17 Jul 2015, 5:31 pm)Malarkey Just a heads up, This afternoon I took a quick photo of 8252 at Heworth after getting off the 93 from Gateshead where I was approached straight away by two security guards, would seem Nexus have taken on a lot of Security to man there property and to therefore prevent photography on there land, shame they likely wont do anything about smoking mind, was also informed by Security that this was being rolled out across "All" Bus & Metro Stations across the T&W Network, these guys are smartly dressed in White Shirts and Black Trousers and are far from intimidating, just fat and overweight in personal opinion, well at least the two which approached me were anyway.
(17 Jul 2015, 5:31 pm)Malarkey Just a heads up, This afternoon I took a quick photo of 8252 at Heworth after getting off the 93 from Gateshead where I was approached straight away by two security guards, would seem Nexus have taken on a lot of Security to man there property and to therefore prevent photography on there land, shame they likely wont do anything about smoking mind, was also informed by Security that this was being rolled out across "All" Bus & Metro Stations across the T&W Network, these guys are smartly dressed in White Shirts and Black Trousers and are far from intimidating, just fat and overweight in personal opinion, well at least the two which approached me were anyway.
(13 Jul 2015, 10:37 pm)LeeCalder - Near Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium in Birtley
(13 Jul 2015, 10:37 pm)LeeCalder - Near Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium in Birtley
(20 Jul 2015, 3:07 pm)GX03 SVC Is there a bridge there and on the other side of the bridge at small lay-by with a wooden fence and a metal gate which there is a direct view onto the ECML. The industrial estate is visible from the place too. If so, I was there a while ago but only got a TPE 185.
(20 Jul 2015, 3:07 pm)GX03 SVC Is there a bridge there and on the other side of the bridge at small lay-by with a wooden fence and a metal gate which there is a direct view onto the ECML. The industrial estate is visible from the place too. If so, I was there a while ago but only got a TPE 185.
First of all, I have changed my Flickr username to 'Jimmi's Transport Photos'
(01 Aug 2015, 6:10 pm)Jimmi Think the first one looks alright.
The second one is okay but sadly didn't catch much of the colour of the sides.
Think the third one is okay.
Don't think I will use Thornaby Railway Station again as I am not totally happy with them so I am going to look into more options for photos. What does everyone else think?
(01 Aug 2015, 6:10 pm)Jimmi Think the first one looks alright.
The second one is okay but sadly didn't catch much of the colour of the sides.
Think the third one is okay.
Don't think I will use Thornaby Railway Station again as I am not totally happy with them so I am going to look into more options for photos. What does everyone else think?
(01 Aug 2015, 7:25 pm)LeeCalder All of them photo's are exellent, Jimmi. And the second one is brilliant in my opinion.
There are a couple of options for expanding your horizons and Middlesbrough is one of them as you get TPE and freight as well as Northern Rail.
One place I wouldn't recommend though is Chester-le-Street and it is just dangerous with trains going through at almost 125mph.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:25 pm)LeeCalder All of them photo's are exellent, Jimmi. And the second one is brilliant in my opinion.
There are a couple of options for expanding your horizons and Middlesbrough is one of them as you get TPE and freight as well as Northern Rail.
One place I wouldn't recommend though is Chester-le-Street and it is just dangerous with trains going through at almost 125mph.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:26 pm)R852 PRG Completely agree. They can be absolutely terrifying. Especially the Class 91 sets.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:26 pm)R852 PRG Completely agree. They can be absolutely terrifying. Especially the Class 91 sets.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:25 pm)LeeCalder One place I wouldn't recommend though is Chester-le-Street and it is just dangerous with trains going through at almost 125mph.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:25 pm)LeeCalder One place I wouldn't recommend though is Chester-le-Street and it is just dangerous with trains going through at almost 125mph.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:25 pm)LeeCalder All of them photo's are exellent, Jimmi. And the second one is brilliant in my opinion.Thanks Lee.
There are a couple of options for expanding your horizons and Middlesbrough is one of them as you get TPE and freight as well as Northern Rail.
One place I wouldn't recommend though is Chester-le-Street and it is just dangerous with trains going through at almost 125mph.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:25 pm)LeeCalder All of them photo's are exellent, Jimmi. And the second one is brilliant in my opinion.Thanks Lee.
There are a couple of options for expanding your horizons and Middlesbrough is one of them as you get TPE and freight as well as Northern Rail.
One place I wouldn't recommend though is Chester-le-Street and it is just dangerous with trains going through at almost 125mph.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:25 pm)LeeCalder One place I wouldn't recommend though is Chester-le-Street and it is just dangerous with trains going through at almost 125mph.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:25 pm)LeeCalder One place I wouldn't recommend though is Chester-le-Street and it is just dangerous with trains going through at almost 125mph.
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I don't take many train photos though I have recently taken a few more, especially as my interest in Northern and TPE diagrams has grown considerably!
Metrocentre can be good as below...
Scotrail 156507 by Scott Cooper, on Flickr
I've always quite liked this one taken at Darlington too - very early morning taken at 0650
Northern Rail 142071 by Scott Cooper, on Flickr
Outside of our region but many of the Yorkshire stations can be great for photography, including the infamous Wakefield Kirkgate:
Northern Rail 144018 & 158907 by Scott Cooper, on Flickr
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(01 Aug 2015, 7:36 pm)Jimmi the likes of Redcar.
(01 Aug 2015, 8:00 pm)northern156 Hope you bring along mace and a stab vest, you may well need it!!Yeah I tend to go to the er, 'wonderful' places around the North East.
(01 Aug 2015, 8:00 pm)northern156 Hope you bring along mace and a stab vest, you may well need it!!Yeah I tend to go to the er, 'wonderful' places around the North East.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:37 pm)northern156 Linespeed 115mph through Chester.
Not dangerous if you keep behind the yellow lines at all times (and a bit further after that is advisory).
I wouldn't let it put you off though. As Dan has said above, it can be a brilliant location for pictures.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:37 pm)northern156 Linespeed 115mph through Chester.
Not dangerous if you keep behind the yellow lines at all times (and a bit further after that is advisory).
I wouldn't let it put you off though. As Dan has said above, it can be a brilliant location for pictures.
(01 Aug 2015, 7:34 pm)Dan I've still not quite gotten over my first (and only) experience at Chester-le-Street station...
Virgin Trains East Coast: 91114 by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
CrossCountry: 43285 by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
DB Schenker: 67012 by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(01 Aug 2015, 7:34 pm)Dan I've still not quite gotten over my first (and only) experience at Chester-le-Street station...
Virgin Trains East Coast: 91114 by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
CrossCountry: 43285 by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
DB Schenker: 67012 by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(01 Aug 2015, 8:19 pm)LeeCalder Like I said to northern156, it is good if you have a 'super' camera (As I like to call them) like yourself's. However, not everyone does.
(01 Aug 2015, 8:19 pm)LeeCalder Like I said to northern156, it is good if you have a 'super' camera (As I like to call them) like yourself's. However, not everyone does.
(01 Aug 2015, 8:20 pm)Dan What's a DSLR camera got do with anything..?
We were talking about trains going past Chester-le-Street at speed being scary (or I was, at least!)
(01 Aug 2015, 8:20 pm)Dan What's a DSLR camera got do with anything..?
We were talking about trains going past Chester-le-Street at speed being scary (or I was, at least!)
(01 Aug 2015, 8:17 pm)LeeCalder It can be a brilliant locations for photos if you have a camera like Dan's. Unfortunately, some people (Like myself) don't.
(01 Aug 2015, 8:17 pm)LeeCalder It can be a brilliant locations for photos if you have a camera like Dan's. Unfortunately, some people (Like myself) don't.