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Location notes
The location is located between Crowle and Thorne South stations, themselves between Doncaster and Scunthorpe. The location is located on the line between Doncaster and Scunthorpe/Cleethorpes/Immingham.
Railway type and traffic
An hourly passenger service from Cleethorpes to Manchester operated by Class 185 DMUs passes this location, along with the hourly Northern Rail stopping service, usually run by 142s, 144s or 153s, although the service can also be operated by 158s, 156s or 150s.
A good mix of freight operated by DB Schenker and Freightliner with 60s or 66s at the helm, operating to and from Scunthorpe Steelworks and Immingham to various UK locations.
A good mix of freight operated by DB Schenker and Freightliner with 60s or 66s at the helm, operating to and from Scunthorpe Steelworks and Immingham to various UK locations.
Environment
By a Canal in the Countryside. Should be pretty safe but I would not suggest staying late.
Road directions
From the South into Crowle, drive through the village until you get to a mini-roundabout, turn left. Then drive down Godnow Road until you reach the crossing, go over the crossing and turn left to reach the parking place.
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Godnow Bridge map co-ordinates
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Godnow Bridge map co-ordinates
Parking
There is a safe gravelled area on the South side of the crossing to leave your car.
Public transport
It is possible to walk to this location from Crowle station, although this could take around 30/40 minutess so it is not ideal.
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Amenities
There is a Chip shop in Crowle near the roundabout described in the directions.
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
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Godnow Bridge
Streetmap links
Godnow Bridge general view map
Godnow Bridge close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Godnow Bridge
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Godnow Bridge
Googly map
Godnow Bridge general view map
Godnow Bridge close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Godnow Bridge
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Photographic notes
The best place for photos is on the Bank on the South of the Railway, although have a wonder around for some different shots.
General views - All photographs © Jordan Allen unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking west
Fig 3 - Looking west
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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.
