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Location notes
Opposite a large industrial unit the line runs in the fens of Cambridgeshire, just outside Peterborough.
The 'classic' site of this shot, a former quarry track parallel to the line, has now been fenced off. So now permission would need to be obtained to gain access to the shot, and once there steps would probably be required to see over said fence.
The 'classic' site of this shot, a former quarry track parallel to the line, has now been fenced off. So now permission would need to be obtained to gain access to the shot, and once there steps would probably be required to see over said fence.
Railway type and traffic
The line sees a number of units on passenger services. Cross Country and National Express East Anglia 170s 158s and 156s are standard.
There is also quite a bit of freight with most of the traffic to and from Felixstowe to the Midlands passing through, expect 66s from DB Schenker, Freightliner 66s and GBRf.
There is also quite a bit of freight with most of the traffic to and from Felixstowe to the Midlands passing through, expect 66s from DB Schenker, Freightliner 66s and GBRf.
Environment
In fairly open countryside just on the outskirts of Peterborough.
Road directions
From the A1:
Take the turning for A1139 and head west. At the 4th junction (after crossing the railway) turn off and follow the A605 towards Whittlesea. Continue along this road and you will soon be out in open countryside. Keep your eyes open for the McCain sign on the left, when you see it take the turn and you will arrive at the location. If you miss it you will come to a railway level crossing, turn around and the turning will be first on you right.
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Funthams Lane Crossing map co-ordinates
Take the turning for A1139 and head west. At the 4th junction (after crossing the railway) turn off and follow the A605 towards Whittlesea. Continue along this road and you will soon be out in open countryside. Keep your eyes open for the McCain sign on the left, when you see it take the turn and you will arrive at the location. If you miss it you will come to a railway level crossing, turn around and the turning will be first on you right.
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Funthams Lane Crossing map co-ordinates
Parking
There is parking for a couple of cars just off the road.
Public transport
Amenities
About 5-10 minutes walk away on the A605 there is a 'greasy spoon' cafe for truckers. In New Fletton there is a petrol station for light snacks.
Sun Compass
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Funthams Lane Crossing
Streetmap links
Funthams Lane Crossing general view map
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Funthams Lane Crossing
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Funthams Lane Crossing
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Funthams Lane Crossing general view map
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Funthams Lane Crossing
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Photographic notes
The primary shot is west facing, as this offers a fairly unrestricted view of eastbound workings. The sun being in good position up till late morning. After that you can move down the dirt track and get a similar shot of westbound workings but this view is a bit more cluttered by the industrial units and brickwork facilities.
Althought the barriers have audible warning sirens these only run when the barriers lower so they give you plenty of notice of approaching trains.
Althought the barriers have audible warning sirens these only run when the barriers lower so they give you plenty of notice of approaching trains.
General views - All photographs © Marcus Dawson unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking east
From the crossing gates
Fig 3 - Looking west
From the crossing gates.
From a similar position to fig 1 but looking in the opposite direction. This shot is much wider than the east facing view.
Fig 4 - Looking east
From the crossing of a westbound working.
Fig 5 - Looking west
A new security fence has been erected around the site, making access to this shot unobtainable without permission. If obtained, steps will probably be required to see over the fence.
The standard shot at this location is often including the factory sign, but you can walk a little further down and have an open view.
Fig 6 - Looking west
A new security fence has been erected around the site, making access to this shot unobtainable without permission. If obtained, steps will probably be required to see over the fence.
From further east along the track the factory occupies more of the skyline.
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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.
