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Location notes
The bridge, known locally as Windy Bridge, is on the line between Hall Royd Junction, Todmorden and Gannow Junction.
Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Burnley are the nearest towns.
Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Burnley are the nearest towns.
Railway type and traffic
Passenger traffic is mainly the hourly DMU service between Blackpool North and York, with the occasional charter working.
There is also a three times a week Immingham - Preston Dock bitumen train, that runs in the early morning, and its return tanks, returning mid morning, and other freights occasionally use the route.
There is also a three times a week Immingham - Preston Dock bitumen train, that runs in the early morning, and its return tanks, returning mid morning, and other freights occasionally use the route.
Environment
The area is rural and in a deep valley and gives a virtually uninterrupted view in both directions along the line. It is totally unsuitable for photography after dark. There is no danger of disturbing farm animals. The road does have a footpath.
Road directions
The location is on the A646. It is between Cliviger and Portsmouth where the road crosses over the railway.
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Parking
There is a lay-by almost opposite.
Public transport
Amenities
There are no amenities at the location but food outlets, toilets, etc. exist in Todmorden and Burnley, both of which are about 10 minutes drive away, and Hebden Bridge which is about 20 minutes drive away.
Accommodation
There are hotels, etc., in the Todmorden/Hebden Bridge area.
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Photographic notes
Depending on the time of day and extent of sunlight photography can be from the footpath on the bridge or the road approach on the Todmorden side. It is not recommended to photograph trains approaching from Burnley because of a lack of footpath on that side of the road.
There may be sunlight problems in the morning due to the location facing East.
There may be sunlight problems in the morning due to the location facing East.
General views - All photographs © John Balaam unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
