Bristol

[alexdodds]

On Saturday I am going down to Bristol for the first time. Does anyone know what staff are like in Temple Meads station.

 

[royaloak]

As long as you are sensible you will be fine.

 

[alexdodds]

Thank you I think FGW seem to be good with enthusiasts since there doesnt seem to have been any problems on their managed stations.

 

[royaloak]

I have been to Bristol TM several times and as long as you keep out the way the staff just leave you alone, its one of those stations that always seems to have a spotter or 2 on.

 

[alexdodds]

I will probably see the manager just to be on the safe side.

Which platforms are the best for video shots using a tripod

 

[royaloak]

Depends on the time of day, the sun and what type of shot you are after, just have a walk around and try different places, there are loads of good spots really.

 

[alexdodds]

Depends on the time of day, the sun and what type of shot you are after, just have a walk around and try different places, there are loads of good spots really.

Nice one

 

[Mojo]

Most people go to the north end of platforms 5 and 7.

 

[alexdodds]

correct me if I am wrong but i think you can see the Clifton suspension bridge from one of the platforms something that will be worth it to include in the video

 

[Mojo]

Not at Temple Meads you can't! You can just about make it out several kms away from Bedminster station, but it's barely noticeable and getting a picture to include it and a train would be pretty rubbish!

 

[alexdodds]

Its not just trains i go for because i am a tourist I video just about anything. But thanks for the advice. I might also pop to Bath Spa if i have time what are staff like at that station.

 

[Mojo]

Well if you want to visit the Clifton Bridge get the train to Clifton Down and it's about 1km walk!

 

[devon_metro]

I will probably see the manager just to be on the safe side.

Which platforms are the best for video shots using a tripod

No point, you won't get hassled and you will be wasting the managers time. Spotters are always at BTM.

 

[alexdodds]

No point, you won't get hassled and you will be wasting the managers time. Spotters are always at BTM.

Well i decided to be on the safe side today as it was my first time there and so i had to sign in and was given a visitors badge and so no problem at all.

Stopped off in Birmingham did the usual process at New Street went to Network Rail office signed in also had to watch a visitors video the same one i saw at Liverpool Lime Street.

Today was problem free.

 

[142094]

The video is basically common-sense, until they tell you about the different alarms. The alarms didn't confuse me, but I guess they may confuse Joe Public if they ever hear them.