Filming Locations

[adamp]

Hi, for a media project im making an advert on public transport and would like to know where some good areas/stations are Between Manchester/Stockport and Crewe to get good videos of Pendolino's travelling fast/Top speed!

Anywhere is good though as long as its not too far away from Manchester!
I currently have in mind Acton Bridge and Hartford.

Thanks
-Adam

 

[Gizmogle]

Acton Bridge?

 

[class 313]

Acton Bridge?

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en...TF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title

 

[Gizmogle]

Haha. No, I was suggesting Acton Bridge. I didn't read Adam's post properly to see that he already mentioned Acton Bridge

 

[class 313]

Haha. No, I was suggesting Acton Bridge. I didn't read Adam's post properly to see that he already mentioned Acton Bridge

Was actually thinking that. Then I read it and though I just need to post something like that.

 

[Gizmogle]

Yes. Lets make Shauna look silly.

Anyway, trainspots is always handy...
http://www.trainspots.co.uk/

 

[EE Type 3]

Acton Bridge is always good for things moving quickly, your best bet is there.

 

[adamp]

How often do trains pass there? + Much freight?
London Midland services are shocking to that station on Rail Enquiries.
theres like 8 trains in a day or something like that.

-Adam

 

[Techniquest]

Why the interest seemingly only in Pendolinos?

Much better icons of rail travel out there. An ideal project (although expensive to do unless on priv) would involve going around the country and highlighting some of the best of modern rolling stock, not just Pendolinos. Things like Desiros, 185s, FSR 170s and so forth.

Of course, I guess it depends on what the advert is for and how long it is to be.

I've not been there, but I'd suspect Leyland would be good for Pendolinos speeding through. That or Euxton Balshaw Lane (never been there either) looks good. Fairly easy to get to from Manchester too, without worrying about the low number of services like with Acton Bridge.

 

[class 313]

Because Pendolinos are good public transport icons being the first tilting train to be successful. Brand new and such...

 

[87015]

Because Pendolinos are good public transport icons being the first tilting train to be successful. Brand new and such...

Shiny maybe, but still utter garbage.

Go to Stafford and head out of the station, there is an overbridge south of the station overlooking Queensville curves which I guess are full tilit or certainly pretty close. Half decent amount of freight although you might miss the Brum bound stuff but still get the WCML stuff, mainly liners daytime.

 

[EE Type 3]

How often do trains pass there? + Much freight?
London Midland services are shocking to that station on Rail Enquiries.
theres like 8 trains in a day or something like that.

-Adam

You get alot of everything, it's an unusual track layout too. The services could be better, but to be fair it isn't used that much anymore. I recommend it anyway.

 

[class 313]

Shiny maybe, but still utter garbage.

Go to Stafford and head out of the station, there is an overbridge south of the station overlooking Queensville curves which I guess are full tilit or certainly pretty close. Half decent amount of freight although you might miss the Brum bound stuff but still get the WCML stuff, mainly liners daytime.

Oh I agree they are ****e. But for the public, its like 'ooooooo new train '

 

[Ascot]

Cheadle Hulme i would say is the best. It's 100mph on the main line to Crewe and a 45mph curve to Stoke with plenty of trains and variety.