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Location notes
Hinxton is south of Whittlesford station on the line is the line from Cambridge to London.
Railway type and traffic
This line is very busy. National Express West Anglia class 317 EMUs (2 each way per hour weekday), Cross Country class 158 and 170 DMUs (1 each way per hour).
Some freight - some DB Schenker stone traffic to Bishops Stortford and Harlow, plus some infrastructure trains.
Steam specials are not uncommon ('Cathedrals Express' to Ely or Norwich)
Some freight - some DB Schenker stone traffic to Bishops Stortford and Harlow, plus some infrastructure trains.
Steam specials are not uncommon ('Cathedrals Express' to Ely or Norwich)
Environment
Hixton is a level crossing in the middle of no where. Next to the level crossing there is a big big field which is fallow with tracks where people walk there dogs, the field is right next to track and continues on for a few acres, you can really get some great shots if you have a tripod, you will not get mugged here as all the passers bye are very friendly and interested in our hobby. The only thing i would say is that if it has been raining heavy you may want to dig out your boots,and also be careful of the track as you are very very close near the crossing.
Road directions
From the M11, junction 10. Head east off the roundabout, away from the Imperial War Museum hangers, crossing straight over the mini roundabout. When you see the large Volvo factory on your right there is a right turn. This is the turn you need but you will have to continue on to Whittlesford and do a u turn at the roundabout to access this. Follow this road through the village of Duxford and take the signs to Hinxton. You will cross over the, now disused, track to the industrial area. Shortly after this is the crossing.
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Hinxton map co-ordinates
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Hinxton map co-ordinates
Parking
Parking is ok. There are no designated place to park but there is a few cleared patches where others have parked.
Public transport
Amenities
There are toilets and somewhere to eat at McDonalds at Whittlesford Service Station. Next to the McDonalds there is a big petrol garage with a coffee shop.
Accommodation
The Duxford Lodge Hotel is close by and offers nice food and wi fi.
Sun Compass
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Hinxton
Streetmap links
Hinxton general view map
Hinxton close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Hinxton
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Hinxton
Googly map
Hinxton general view map
Hinxton close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
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Photographic notes
North facing shots from the crossing are hindered by the trees. But if you walk down the field edges more options open up.
General views - All photographs © Liam Telfer unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north - image ©James Welham
Location Video
Some general views around the area. Plenty of crossing sirens!
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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.
