Britain’s most elegant viaduct? - Railway Photography Behind the Lens
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2023
- The grandeur of two iconic railway structures on the London-Brighton Main Line where we'll be exploring the magnificent wonders of Clayton Tunnel and the Ouse Valley Viaduct.
Photographing trains entering Clayton Tunnel, stretching an impressive 1 mile 499 yards (2,066 meters), is a sight to behold. Its unique turreted and castellated north portal, complete with a charming single-storey cottage on top, sets it apart from other tunnels.
Next up, I'll photograph trains over the stunning Ouse Valley Railway Viaduct, also known as the Balcombe Viaduct. As we marvel at this engineering wonder, we'll be treated to breathtaking views of the River Ouse valley in picturesque Sussex. Built by the London & Brighton Railway company in 1839, this viaduct is an actual work of art. Its ornate design has earned it the well-deserved title of "probably the most elegant viaduct in Britain."
Join me on this railway photography journey as we photograph trains and capture the grandeur and historical significance of these two iconic railway structures, from the trains entering the fascinating Clayton Tunnel to the trains running over the architectural brilliance of the Ouse Valley Viaduct.
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" I'm Andrew, and i do railway photography "....... and a bloody good job you make of it too. Another great film with you as the Horse Whisperer this time.
Many thanks Peter, you're too kind!!
The entrance to that tunnel looks amazing
Many thanks, yes its incredible, nothing like i've seen before.
Balcombe Viaduct has been on my wish list for while; great photos, specially those with the horses!
Many thanks, Chris, I've driven down to Brighton many times, and this was the first time to take the diversion and visit the Viaduct, yes, I was lucky with those horses.
Fantastic video, wow that viaduct was something else, 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks Mark, yes, we certainly don't build things like that viaduct anymore, it is incredible both scale and architecturally.
Wonderful shots of the tunnel portal and viaduct, loving the recent uploads, keep them coming!
Really appreciated Pete, I've had a low profile for the last couple of months but need to make the best of the autumn now.
The shots with the horses are really epic, do like them, great video
Excellent Simon many thanks, lucky the creatures stayed put at the crucial moment.
Lovely video. Especially the tunnel entrance. Always looking out for your videos. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it, that's appreciated.
Cracking job! Loved the tracking timelapse.
Many thanks Brian, a little feature on the camera that is good, that's if I remember to use it!
Lovely Videos Andrew, amazing Viaduct . I really liked were you where standing in it giving it great scale.
Many thanks! a stunning location that's for sure.
Lovely couple of locations Andrew. That viaduct is very impressive. Nice of the horses to pose for the picture as well 😂
Many thanks, Ben, yes, it was lucky to get the horse to stay put.
Another great video Andrew, with some great photos. The horses made great foreground interest at the viaduct, I always enjoy travelling over it. You did well at Clayton too, not much room for pedestrians and the road is rather busy isn't it. Keep up the good work!
Many thanks, the viaduct is stunning, I can see why its such a popular location to visit, Clayton is a bit tight composition wise, especially with the foliage.
Great video, Andrew! I was lucky enough to visit Balcombe earlier this year. It really is amazing...
Many thanks, I agree its impressive and glad I had the opportunity to visit, I'm not local so don't know if It'll be my last - but you never know.
Good morning Andrew you could have called in for a brew whilst on your expedition. The viaduct is also one of the busiest so is always worth a visit and useful walk. Nice video.
Many thanks, Peter, a busy spot with both people visiting (I was surprised considering it was a weekday) and the amount of trains (considering it was a strike day).
Some great pictures - a drone would have been perfect for the Viaduct pictures just to get that extra elevation and get the tracks on view 😀
A drone would be good, although there's a sign on the path towards the viaduct saying 'No Drones' who enforces that I've no idea.
Some superb photographs. Too bad the train photobombed your pictures of the horses, but it did work out rather well in the end! The Balcombe Viaduct is majestic and your use of the telephoto lens really highlights its beauty and scale. Great work again, Andrew. Cheers, Ian
Many thanks Ian, It was lucky to get those horses, they couldn't have been in a better location really, a couple of lovely locations with surprising grandeur.
Andrew, I love the southeastern 377, it’s been my favourite train for years! I’m so happy you have done a video on them, got to love the Gatwick express & the Thameslink 700’s. ☺️☺️
Many thanks, being a northern lad, all the southern third rail stock is a novelty to me!
@@AndrewShenton Hi Andrew, thanks for the reply I always appreciate it! Can’t wait for your next video! ☺️👍
I've watched all your videos and adore your photos! Absolutely love this type of content! Keep up this brilliant work!
Thanks so much, that's really kind of you.
Some incredible photos Andrew! I’ve just discovered your channel and I love it!
I want to get my own camera and lens as I love rail photography, but although I know about cameras I don’t know much about lenses, may I ask what lenses do you use / what do you recommend?
A brilliant video!
Many thanks, camera gear is so difficult, all depends upon what you want and budget, in my experience a great lens is better than a good camera. I use Canon L series lenses and i've been very impressed over the general kit lens. You can get some great camera and lens gear 2nd hand on some of the photography exchange sites MPB springs to mind. If i was starting again, id get a second hand gear dated from a few years ago.
Thanks for the reply@@AndrewShenton !
I’ve gone with a Nikon D700 (got it a few weeks ago) and it’s brilliant, such sharp and crisp photos! I can also use it with my Dad and Great-Uncle’s lenses!
What a fascinating location, aware of it but not familiar with the area. Liked the inclusion of the horses for extra interest. Amazing structures that clearly offer some great photographic opportunities! Thank you Andrew for another brilliant video.
Many thanks, Steve, I was incredibly lucky that those horses stayed in shot, I agree a couple of amazing structures, I'm not local so likely to be a one off visit.
Great work (as always Andrew) some fantastic images of the Viaduct. I remember walking to that location from Balcombe station, worn out when I got there! The compression of the arches underneath is amazing though. Keep up the great work Andrew, I’m off the Knaresbrough next week, inspired by some of your images. Fantastic work 😊
Many thanks, Andrew, hope the Knaresborough images went well.