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Boston docks traffic from exchange sdgs to docks

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Potterlad

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Hi

I will be in the Boston area on Friday (11th Mar) and thought I might try and get some photographs of the docks traffic going over the swing bridge and by the octagonal signal box. Could anyone shed any light on what time(s) the branch is usually used please?

I appreciate that being freight it's all subject to change etc but any help as to likely times / best locations for photography would be really appreciated.
 
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Is there much operating to/from Boston Docks just now?

On Friday, can only see a planned working (6E51) from Bardon Hill Gbrf arriving 0859, but this only ever seems to operate "as required".

(And if it does ever run, when is it booked to return?)

Anything else?
 

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Is there much operating to/from Boston Docks just now?

On Friday, can only see a planned working (6E51) from Bardon Hill Gbrf arriving 0859, but this only ever seems to operate "as required".

(And if it does ever run, when is it booked to return?)

Anything else?
The steel traffic from/to Wolverhampton is booked to arrive Boston Sleaford Sidings 1459 and leave at 2018 (or 1559Q to Toton). It clearly runs to the docks and is referenced on the port website.
Someone else will have to explain what happens in between, but mid-afternoon looks a good bet.
 
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