Photography guide to the Brighton Line

Brighton station is a nice station to photo in, light and airy with the long curved overall roof. The western side for trains to WOrthing has a wall so can set off the trains quite well. Photgraphy works well at either the bufferstops or the town end

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Preston Park, like may stations on the line, provides a good general shot but nothing special, as with Three Bridges and most stations between he two

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One of the big photo hotspots is the legendary Clayton Tunnel, with views from the road bridge (best to use a car although with a walk up alongside the line on the footpath you can get there from Hassocks station)

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Going north the next real gem is Copyhold Junction (only accessible by car) where the Ardingly branch converges. There is a weekly stone train here, on a Thursday, whcih runs down the Haywards Heath tne runs round and heads north

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Redhill is a favourite among photgraphers due to the variety of trains and also the layout

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South Croydon provides a good view of the approaches to East Croydon and has the variety of trains without the hubbub, good for photters who want a bit of peace and quiet

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Any more additions gratefully recieved

 

The Ouse Valley viaduct can be photted from both sides, but is easier from the East. As such it is best to do in the morning and a car is mandatory for getting here and back

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Just on the outskirts of the village of Balcombe is a cutting which the line runs through on the approach to Balcombe tunnel (to the north)

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Is there anywhere near Hove good for taking photos?