From junction 1 on the M58, turn left on the A506 towards Kirkby. At the second set of lights, turn left into Headbolt Lane. Continue along Headbolt Lane with the railway on your right, and at the T-junction, turn right into Dale Lane. Follow this road round as it becomes Perimeter Road, and turn right into Moss End Way where it is signed Knowsley Industrial Park. At the T-junction, turn right into Woodward Road and the Potter Group is on your right hand side.

One or both shunters may be visible through the fence, but may be distant.

If not visible at Potters, the active shunter can usually be seen Mondays to Fridays working the wagons to the main line for 6E33 - view from the vicinity of the footbridge along Headbolt Lane. This trip is usually between 10:30 and 11:00; however, it may be an hour earlier, or an hour later.

The shunter is not visible from a passing train as the single track means that the shunter only comes out onto the main line when there are no passenger trains passing.