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Location notes
An automatic half-barrier level crossing in a countryside setting - the line is located on the Great Western Main Line near Taunton.
Railway type and traffic
Frequent Traffic passes this level crossing, mainly HSTs, Virgin Voyagers, Class 158s and Class 57s.
The location is a prime spot for Freight workings (around 2 - 3 services per hour during weekdays). A mix of traffic includes Class 66s, 67s, 60s and more!
The location is a prime spot for Freight workings (around 2 - 3 services per hour during weekdays). A mix of traffic includes Class 66s, 67s, 60s and more!
Environment
A quiet road in the middle of nowhere - there is next door to the the crossing which seems to attract the locals (mainly the local farmers).
Road directions
From the M5 Junction 25:
Take the last exit at the roundabout onto the A358. At the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A38 signposted Taunton. Keep on the A38 for 2 miles until the next roundabout - take the 3rd exit onto Obridge Viaduct Road. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit signposted Minehead. Continue onto the A358 for 7 miles until you reach Norton Fitzgerald - around 500 yards from Norton Fitzgerald turn left onto the unclassified road. Continue on this single track road for around 2 miles, and then turn left onto Allerford Road. The level crossing is 300 yards from here.
You can also follow the signs from Norton Fitzgerald to the Lansdown Inn.
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Taunton, Allerford Level Crossing map co-ordinates
Take the last exit at the roundabout onto the A358. At the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A38 signposted Taunton. Keep on the A38 for 2 miles until the next roundabout - take the 3rd exit onto Obridge Viaduct Road. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit signposted Minehead. Continue onto the A358 for 7 miles until you reach Norton Fitzgerald - around 500 yards from Norton Fitzgerald turn left onto the unclassified road. Continue on this single track road for around 2 miles, and then turn left onto Allerford Road. The level crossing is 300 yards from here.
You can also follow the signs from Norton Fitzgerald to the Lansdown Inn.
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Taunton, Allerford Level Crossing map co-ordinates
Parking
There is enough parking for up to 3 vehicles on the roadside and there is the pub car park next to the level crossing.
Public transport
Sorry there are no bus services to this location. The nearest buses are 2 miles away in Norton Fitzgerald with frequent services to/from Taunton and Minehead.
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Amenities
There is a pub which serves excellent baguettes next to the location. There are toilets for patrons of the pub and a beer garden. The pub is currently undergoing minor refurbishment but is still open for business (October 2006). There is also a local farm which sells some farm foods.
Accommodation
On the M5 junction (8 miles away) there is a Holiday Inn, HI Express and Travel lodge. The 4 star Holiday inn charges (Oct 2006)£65 p.p.p.n Bed and Breakfast and the travel lodge charges £49 per room per night.
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Taunton, Allerford Level Crossing
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Photographic notes
There is a gate towards the North East side of the crossing which allows you to photograph trains up to 1/2 mile away as they go around the corner. The South side of the crossing is obscured by the trees.
The best side to photograph would be the one closest to the pub - the opposite side is surrounded by trees.
The best side to photograph would be the one closest to the pub - the opposite side is surrounded by trees.
General views - All photographs © Ryan J Fuller unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north east
Fig 2 - Looking south west
Fig 3 - The sign blocking the view
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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.
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.
