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Location notes
This farm crossing is no longer in use by vehicles and is set in the countryside area of Ormskirk. The crossing is now used by patrons of the local camp site as a dog walk. The single track line is due to be renewed in late 2007.
Railway type and traffic
Mainly First North Western class 150 single car units.
No freight operates on this line, however, 2007 looks to see regular NR ballast trains (class 66 hauled).
No freight operates on this line, however, 2007 looks to see regular NR ballast trains (class 66 hauled).
Environment
A quiet farm crossing (there is a chemical treatment plant 500yards away). The occasional dog walker will appear. There is a farm with a noisey bull next to it though!
The site is prone to railway trespassers so it is reccomended that you phone 0121 345 3388 with reference FCO/13/43 and ABBEY LANE CROSSING to report them.
The site is prone to railway trespassers so it is reccomended that you phone 0121 345 3388 with reference FCO/13/43 and ABBEY LANE CROSSING to report them.
Road directions
From the M6, Junction 27:
Follow signs to Ormskirk, and follow the signs to the Abbey Farm Caravan Park. Turn right into the caravan park and continue to where it says new arrivals.
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Ormskirk, Abbey Lane Level Crossing map co-ordinates
Follow signs to Ormskirk, and follow the signs to the Abbey Farm Caravan Park. Turn right into the caravan park and continue to where it says new arrivals.
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Ormskirk, Abbey Lane Level Crossing map co-ordinates
Parking
There is a car park on the camp site, check with the site owner for permission to park there.
Public transport
No station is near by nor is a bus service. 2 1/2 miles down the road is a bus stop with frequent services to and from Liverpool.
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Amenities
There is a toilet block with showers on the camp site. The shop sells milk, eggs, etc... A pub is within walking distance (40 minutes).
Accommodation
There is a camp site 200 yards away with accomodation for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
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Ormskirk, Abbey Lane Level Crossing
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Photographic notes
No specific tips, however I would sit on top of the gate for a really good photo. The traffic runs at about 60mph so a fast shutter speed is reccomended.
General views - All photographs © Ryan J Fuller unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Lokking west
Fig 3 - Location view
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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.
