The UK's No1. Heavy Freight Railway Hotspot - Peak Forest & Buxton - Railway Train Photography

[@pendolino_pete4621]

haha loved the ending :)

[@AndrewShenton]

Cheers Pete, I thought it genius too when the idea popped in my head 😃

[@jammyrtx4401]

Yes Pete

[@jaketel]

Great locations, giving you some great shots, and the bonus of you keeping fit with all the exercise

[@AndrewShenton]

Absolutely, yes I certainly did some walking and climbing that day.

[@andyhoare9924]

A splendid summary of this fascinating and scenic area, it must have been an incredible place to go back in steam and early diesel days. Well done indeed Andrew.

[@AndrewShenton]

Glad you enjoyed it, for that time machine again, I'd imagine if still open the line through the Dale would be very popular today.

[@anthonyskellern5970]

Illuminating, and very enjoyable record! It's fascinating to see the logistics of getting such wonderful compositions - the results speak for themselves - Excellent!

[@AndrewShenton]

Many thanks, Anthony, it's a great hobby for getting out and about and seeing the country.

[@peterdovey5182]

Plenty of line action in this one Andrew, nice locations and a surprise ending, great bit of filming.

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks Peter, yes this one was an action packed day, location and weather couldn’t be better. Glad you liked this effort.

[@shirshak3699]

Love from India. Thanks for so beautiful scenic view.

[@AndrewShenton]

So nice of you, have a great day.

[@shirshak3699]

@@AndrewShenton Have a great day sir

[@ldegmtrainspotter]

Excellent video! Nice captures and awesome landscapes! Thumbs Up & Subscribe Happy New Year Andrew

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks, Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for the subscribe too that's really appreciated and I hope you find something of interest.

[@ElectraLevelCrossings]

Brilliant Video Andrew, always straight here when you upload!

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks so much, what a lovely comment, which makes all the effort worthwhile👍

[@markduckworth6643]

Great, your enthusiasm and genuine northern manner, reminds me of my own roots.

[@AndrewShenton]

Many thanks, Mark, aye a true northerner born and bred.

[@Sim0nTrains]

Lovely video of the area of the Peak District. Some lovely photos and movements as well.

[@AndrewShenton]

Cheers Simon, there’s an incredible amount of freight traffic coming out of the quarries at the moment, I believe HS2 might have something to do with the increase.

[@zzmike]

Just discovered your channel today, and I am really enjoying it. Bravo for the content! ---Mike

[@AndrewShenton]

Many thanks, Mike, I’m pleased you’re enjoying the videos!

[@ronnoman61]

Only just found this and have subbed. Gotta get up there and do some of those walks.

[@AndrewShenton]

Many thanks, I need to back out there too.

[@peterbasterfield8054]

Another Masterclass, thanks for posting, a grand day out from the armchair in North Wales! Regards, Pete, keep safe.😎

[@AndrewShenton]

Glad you enjoyed it Peter, It was a super day out, with stunning scenery, heavy industry and plenty of freight.

[@Tacenter1]

I really enjoyed your day out with the freight trains Andrew your got some beautiful pictures.

[@AndrewShenton]

Glad you like them! this was a super day, one of the best this year so far.

[@michaeltrufitt5477]

You get too some great locations and take some great photos you must be tired when you get home thanks for taking us on your day out 😀👍

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks 👍, yes, on some of these full days out I'm absolutely shattered after the drive home, but its great to have a day out doing what I enjoy in stunning scenery.

[@andrewhopwood500]

Another awesome video at an iconic UK freight location

[@AndrewShenton]

Thank you very much, Andrew, this certainly is an iconic freight location, a spot I wish I'd visited back in the 80/90's though.

[@pacificelectric1955]

Nice wild surroundings!

[@AndrewShenton]

Many thanks, it is a very picturesque part of the world

[@isaac_trains1273]

As always amazing video. Your photography always inspires me to look at alternative compositions

[@AndrewShenton]

Thank you very much, that's always the challenge finding a new or interesting composition.

[@johnspencer5295]

Yes, an explosive ending...no fade to exit on this vlog: excellent as ever!

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks John, I was so chuffed when that idea popped in my head, glad you enjoyed the rest of the video too👍

[@alzo965]

Another great video Andrew I'm putting it on my list for a future visit

[@AndrewShenton]

I’d thoroughly recommend it, there’s an enormous amount of traffic coming out of there at the moment, I believe a lot is for HS2.

[@alzo965]

@@AndrewShenton My local freight only line only has one scheduled diagram each day with an occasional extra working

[@AndrewShenton]

Do some research on train timings, early morning and evening looks very busy, search Peak Forest Signal Box on Real Time Trains.

[@Steve-yw8rw]

Another wonderfully entertaining and educational presentation. Well done Andrew. I’ve never visited this area in all my years of photography. You’ve certainly “peaked” my interest!

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks Steve, there are some great locations and this video just scratches the surface, have a look in the video description I’ve linked Nigel Capelles Flickr account, he has some stunners from the Buxton area.

[@Steve-yw8rw]

Cheers Andrew . I’ll certainly follow that up!

[@johnlawrence5757]

Yes a brilliant vid again sir

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks John, I’m glad you’ve liked this one.

[@annettelaurence5716]

Thank you Andrew for making this, really interesting and wonderful location🙃

[@AndrewShenton]

Thank you, Annette, this is a lovely part of the country, the quarry works are quite well hidden too.

[@rayob9131]

Thanks not only for sharing that footage/stills but the ideas for lineside locaions - much appreciated. Have searched over the years all sorts of places in Scotland and Salisbury-Exeter and other sections of line but not yet tried the Peak District. Late winter/early spring looks ideal as less foliage to get in the way. Thanks again.

[@AndrewShenton]

Glad it was helpful! April tends to be a great month, we've got over the winter cold and it can have some pleasant weather, plus the trees haven't come into leaf yet, an added bonus on our increasingly treed up railway.

[@valleyforge1]

Another super video which is very informative; especially with the camera settings. Good location information and editing of the video. Thats a super place to get some great working shots. Topped off by that little bit of humor. Fantastic.

[@AndrewShenton]

Glad it was helpful! It is a super location and one for any season, although I do fancy a mid winter visit.

[@wesr5239]

Very much enjoying your videos and photography, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks for watching! its my pleasure.

[@BrianTuckerRailvideos]

Really enjoyed your hard work ,thanks

[@AndrewShenton]

Thank you too, I'm pleased you get something out of them.

[@andyandhelenlouch1910]

Another great film Andrew, thanks for producing and putting up. Coincidentally, just back from a short break with family to the Peak District. I managed a coiple of early morning trips to Peak Forest and like you, was amazed at the volume of freight moving around. I had to back to the Airbnb by 08.00 (otherwise family would have disowned me!) so was a bit limited to search out locations, however will head back there at some point in the future as there's so many great places to photograph. Thanks again, Andy

[@AndrewShenton]

It's a pleasure Andy, I know what you mean, sneaking off whilst on holiday! Yes I was amazed at the volume of traffic first thing on a morning through Peak Forest, a great location for a holiday and railway photography.

[@madaxman72]

Loving your channel. Some fabulous locations there.

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks so much, that’s appreciated.

[@kevinsharp6323]

From a Kiwi train buff...thanks for sharing. Great video.

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks for watching!

[@learningoogauge3452]

My favourite freight trains run in these areas, great video keep it up :) Nice shots

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks so much, there’s an incredible amount of freight running currently.

[@learningoogauge3452]

@@AndrewShenton I’m going to Chinley viaducts in October I can’t wait!

[@paulcresswell1843]

Great video. Many cold mornings spent up there with my dad in the 90s. Fortunately the traction was a little more interesting back then with double headed 37s with a banker on the back

[@AndrewShenton]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul, that does sound like some memorable experience.

[@lesburton9303]

Superb indeed

[@AndrewShenton]

Appreciated, Les.

[@148trains4]

Love your videos keep them coming very well put together

[@AndrewShenton]

Glad you like them! there's more to come.

[@justandy333]

A new game! You gotta predict correctly how many times Andrew says the word 'Composition' 😂 Joking aside, a lovely location! I must go up there one of these days.

[@AndrewShenton]

You're right, now I'll just have to watch what I say!

[@markperry4165]

Fantastic video Andrew, coming to the UK in Sept from Canada, this video will be so useful. Cheers

[@AndrewShenton]

Great to hear! I hope you have a fab time in the UK.

[@4NDREWWHITE]

Excellent Andrew, a lot of fantastic Images and amazing locations too 👍

[@AndrewShenton]

Thank you so much 😀 Andrew, this is a superb spot for the mix of locations and views, from scenic to industrial.

[@harrywheeler1633]

Great video 👍 It certainly looks like freight train heaven

[@AndrewShenton]

It was on that day, but I understand its really busy at the moment.

[@weementaldavy5987]

Just subscribed to this great channel of yours , both railway and photography combined . Thank you Mr Andrew . 👍

[@AndrewShenton]

Welcome aboard thanks for subscribing!

[@matt1170]

Great video, I m a amateur photographer and since i moved to buxton just over a year ago iv become very interested in freight train photography but could never find good spots over than . Learning alot from this video.

[@AndrewShenton]

Glad it was helpful! you're lucky living in such a lovely part of the world.

[@mrdickywaters]

hope you dont mind but i screenshot the train on 8.26 because i laughed at the graffiti {i love eggs} lol. nice one

[@AndrewShenton]

That's cool, never spotted that one!

[@wellingtonnorthjunction3911]

That’s a good place to go

[@AndrewShenton]

It is indeed, I fancy trying in the depths of winter too.

[@angusgtw]

Really excellent work. You deserve at least 100,000 subscribers :)

[@AndrewShenton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@garypollard9736]

Excellent video again, really enjoyed this one, I used to drive similar trains out of Westbury, so a great reminder of those days. I’m starting to guess when you take the photo, love your style.

[@AndrewShenton]

Glad you enjoyed it Gary, I'm guessing that heavy stone trains are quite familiar then. Westbury isn't a place I've visited, but its on my list.

[@garypollard9736]

Yes Andrew they are very familiar, if you do get down there, there’s some great views over Merehead and Whatley quarries. Also Westbury will have its chalk White horse as a backdrop. We used to call ourselves Limestone Cowboys .. 😂

[@sirhowardkendall8336]

Class ending 🤣🤣🤣

[@AndrewShenton]

Many thanks, I had fun with that.

[@dct1]

A fascinating line and great photos once again. Do also blend your shots?

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks Dan, I bend images if the conditions dictate, mostly evening and low light work is blended, this gives me the opportunity to stop the train generally with a high ISO value, then take another shot at a longer exposure and low ISO, blended later in photoshop. most of the shots in daytime as in this video aren’t blended, just processed in Lightroom.

[@AtlanteanAN69]

Another great video Andrew. Is there any chance that you could possibly include maps in your videos to help those unfamiliar with the area?

[@AndrewShenton]

Now that’s a great Idea, Ian, let me see what I can do for future ones.

[@robertmarshall6578]

When watching KZbin railway videos I always keep Bing Maps open in a separate tab, it offers a free Ordnance Survey view, understandably not bang up to date but plenty good enough for most purposes.

[@TheRailwaysOfNorthWales]

Really nice video Andrew! Came across your Instagram account recently and your photos are absolutely fantastic! Keep up the excellent work! :)

[@AndrewShenton]

Thank you! Will do that's very kind of you.

[@andyallthings]

grate videos Andrew my only gripe you shoot locos thay are good dissidence a way the loco and land scape look better when locos a close up shot of the locos and land close up from dissidence other than that grate video andrew

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks Andrew, we all have our own photography style, although the train is the subject I do like to include the wider scene where I can.

[@benGBRf]

Great stuff Andrew, I went there recently and was surprised how busy it was. Certainly plenty of opportunities to see freights compared to the Boulby branch in Tees 🤣

[@AndrewShenton]

Your not kidding, Ben, plenty of activity, just need to get the timing right to be in the right spot, now that reminds me I must get back up to Teesside!!

[@haz2005]

Hi Andrew, brilliant video! I was just wondering what the location was of that thumbnail photo and the postcode for the nearest road/car park. Thanks!

[@AndrewShenton]

Hello, thanks for the comment, if you look on google maps and follow the A6 south out of Buxton, you’ll come to Chee Dale Lay-by, from here you can see the tunnel and Tunstead works in the distance, there’s also a decent shot almost from the lay-by if you want.

[@haz2005]

@@AndrewShenton much appreciated simon!

[@bodders306]

Superb stuff again thanks, I’m no photographer so could you explain the numbers you put up at the bottom of each photo you take please? Mark ( Nottingham)

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks Mark, the numbers are the camera EOS-R, Lens RF 24-105mm, then Shutter Speed 1/500, Aperture f8.0 and ISO. So camera and camera settings.

[@matt1170]

Hello again, i m just rewatching the video. 2.38 in you say your waiting for a sudden freight train. How did you know it was coming? Is there a app? Also did you know there a place near buxton station where the freight come into a siding where they move to the other end of the freight. Its great seeing them come over the fire ducts in buxton.

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks Matt, there’s a couple of Websites that I use, Realtime Trains www.realtimetrains.co.uk and Railcam www.railcam.uk. I did see the siding where the freights engines run around the train and the viaduct through Buxton does look a super spot, I must get back over there at some point.

[@matt1170]

@@AndrewShenton Thanks Andrew I will check those out.

[@itsallabouttheclag]

Super informative program Andrew … The footbridge you were on at Tunstead, is that a public view ?

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks Very much - yes surprisingly the footbridge is a public footpath!

[@carlettbrook9809]

Hi Andrew, huge fan of your channel and this video is brilliant as I not only take railway photos but also am a modeller and have a stone railhead, so this subject hit the mark. Thank you. A question if I may, did you research on an OS map for which footpaths to use? Rob

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks Rob, glad you enjoyed it. I'm generally always planning and looking at locations, I use OS Maps, Google Maps, sun position calculator apps and looking at other photographers work. All to build up a list of locations I'd like to visit. On this one though I was guided by a local photographer.

[@carlettbrook9809]

@@AndrewShenton Hi Andrew, thank you for the reply.

[@I-T-S-M-E]

Great video, What app do you use to find the train times?

[@AndrewShenton]

Theres a couple of websites I use, www.realtimetrains.co.uk and www.railcam.uk for the live diagrams - although that one is paid on a small annual subscription.

[@johnlawrence5757]

Hi andy what is the app you use to find what time trains are were you are hahahha cheers mate

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks John, I use two website in the main, Railcam for track diagrams and workings and Real Time Trains for a quick view of what's happening.

[@johnlawrence5757]

@@AndrewShenton thanks andy

[@ianjones4116]

Next time take a High Biz, and a Briefcase. You can walk/trespass anywhere then lol. 👍👍😁😎😎

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks, Ian, no trespassing at all, always behind the fence, but your idea had crossed my mind in the past - hiding in plain sight.

[@bikerpeavey]

Love that ending. I've never walked that far down ,are you allowed on that footbridge ?

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks very much, yes, that footbridge over Tunstead Works is a public Footpath so there’s no problems.

[@bikerpeavey]

@@AndrewShenton Great thanks

[@cyclic2696]

Great film but why do you stop shooting when the train is only 4-5 wagons in? Seeing the whole rake is half the point surely...

[@AndrewShenton]

Many thanks, I take your point but its a compromise between lingering too long on a train and keeping the pace of the video going, it's always going to be tricky to strike the balance.

[@brianwillson9567]

These lines SHOULD be carrying eg St Pancras to Manchester Central expresses. But limestone freights better than now’t I suppose.

[@AndrewShenton]

Indeed Brian, I did a bit of reading on the line’s history, if it was still open I guess it would be a goldmine running through the Peak District now.

[@megamanmuppet]

Great video Andrew, a beautiful part of the world which I miss. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia. Jim

[@AndrewShenton]

Glad you enjoyed it and I agree it is a really stunning part of the country.

[@mikecorrie123]

Hi, Andrew, How about coming to my radio show? ..allfm 96.9 chat about trains & photography? Mike Zodiac

[@AndrewShenton]

Thanks Mike, I’m up for it, we’ll have to arrange something.

[@mikecorrie123]

@@AndrewShenton

[@silverghost8143]

ive sent you a message on flickr

[@AndrewShenton]

Many thanks, I’ve seen your message, Ill put some ideas together for you.