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Location notes
An un-manned gate crossing on the outskirts of Whittlesea, just into the countryside. The location is at the start/end of a banked curve, which is known as `Whittlesea Curve` All trains have to sound their horns here, because of the crossing being unprotected.
Railway type and traffic
Central trains services to Stansted Airport, Norwich, Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street, `one` services every other hour to Peterborough and London Liverpool Street. These are the only passenger services to stop here during the day.
Freight is mainly DB Schenker aggregate trains, with PGAs and 66s with the occasional 60. On everyday except Monday and Thursdays, and RMC train runs from Peak Forest to Ely with a 60. A daily paper train runs with an DB Schenker shed from Felixstowe to Healy Mills, Freightliner traffic is common with day time liners to Felixstowe from Leeds and Wilton, and some going.
GBRf wise, a daily modal service to Felixstowe. Also some one-off and scheduled GBRf ballast trains can be seen running from Bardon Hill to Whitemoor yard.
Freight is mainly DB Schenker aggregate trains, with PGAs and 66s with the occasional 60. On everyday except Monday and Thursdays, and RMC train runs from Peak Forest to Ely with a 60. A daily paper train runs with an DB Schenker shed from Felixstowe to Healy Mills, Freightliner traffic is common with day time liners to Felixstowe from Leeds and Wilton, and some going.
GBRf wise, a daily modal service to Felixstowe. Also some one-off and scheduled GBRf ballast trains can be seen running from Bardon Hill to Whitemoor yard.
Environment
A countryside / public walkway location. Some dog walkers will use the crossing and also some workers going to the water works will use the crossing, but often friendly and always kind if you assist them in opening the gates your side.
Road directions
From the A605:
Go into Whittlesea Town and after a zebra crossing, turn left past the bus station. Then, before a sharp blind left corner, there will be a turning off to your right. This is the road you need. Drive over the canal and there is a little bit of parking space here, or park before the bridge.
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Whittlesea, Hearts Drove map co-ordinates
Go into Whittlesea Town and after a zebra crossing, turn left past the bus station. Then, before a sharp blind left corner, there will be a turning off to your right. This is the road you need. Drive over the canal and there is a little bit of parking space here, or park before the bridge.
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Whittlesea, Hearts Drove map co-ordinates
Parking
You can either drive over the canal and there is a little bit of parking space here, or park before the bridge. Its all legal parking.
Public transport
`one` 170 Turbostars from Peterborough every 2 hours and also from March and Ely.
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Amenities
Countryside location so nothing immediate. Whittlesea Town has all the facilities you will need.
Accommodation
Some hotels in Whittlesea, but plenty in Peterborough, which is only 10mins away by road and rail.
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Whittlesea, Hearts Drove
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Photographic notes
Sun is ok all day. Although in late evening sun is bad for trains from Peterborough.
General views - All photographs © Rob Brooks unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
A 'one' service rounding the Whittlesea curve heading towards March.
Fig 2 - Looking east
Fig 3 - Looking north
Taken from the canal bridge.
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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.
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