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Location notes
This rural location is between the village of Langham and the hamlet of Burley. The line runs between Syston, to the east, to Manton junction, in the west, and thence to Corby or Peterborough.
Railway type and traffic
The usual traffic is Cross Country 170s between Birmingham and Stansted.
Freight traffic is mostly class 66s and 70s on aggregate and intermodals. There are occasional 60s but these are rare.
It is also common to find Serco test trains running from Derby to the east of England which can produce 37s, 31s or 67s or even 68s on occasion.
Freight traffic is mostly class 66s and 70s on aggregate and intermodals. There are occasional 60s but these are rare.
It is also common to find Serco test trains running from Derby to the east of England which can produce 37s, 31s or 67s or even 68s on occasion.
Link to Real Time Trains
RTT Link Langham Junciton
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This link should be close to the location, but may not be the actual location so please check the page. This link will take you to what is happening 'around now'. Dates and times can be changed at the top of the page.
Environment
It is a quiet and safe place to visit being so rural. There should be no trouble with farmers or the like. There is no shelter but you are close to your car if you drive.
Road directions
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Langham Junciton map co-ordinates
Parking
There is a lay by room for 3 cars and a gateway room for another 2 cars.
Public transport
There is a bus from Oakham called the five counties. Take this to Ashwell crossroads and walk back 500 yards to the location.
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Amenities
There are no local amenities nearest are in Oakham.
Sun Compass
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Langham Junciton
Streetmap links
Langham Junciton general view map
Langham Junciton close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Langham Junciton
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Langham Junciton
Googly map
Langham Junciton general view map
Langham Junciton close up map
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Photographic notes
You can only really shoot trains heading east between 13:00 and 17:00 when it is sunny. When it is cloudy all day the location is good.
If you want to walk up the field there is a west bound shot in the dull.
If you want to walk up the field there is a west bound shot in the dull.
General views - All photographs © Iain Wright unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north west
Fig 2 - Looking north west
Fig 3 - Looking north west
Fig 4 - Looking south
Fig 5 - Looking north west
With a new build semaphore in the background.
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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.
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.
