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Location notes
As of June 2013 this crossing has been closed, until further notice.
Ingatestone is a large village, in Essex, between Shenfield and Chelmsford on the Great Eastern Main Line.
Ingatestone is a large village, in Essex, between Shenfield and Chelmsford on the Great Eastern Main Line.
Railway type and traffic
The line here is a double track mainline, with a goods loop on the Down (Northbound) line.
Passenger traffic is represented by class 170 DMUs, and class 321 and 360 EMUs. Intercity trains from Liverpool St to Norwich are operated by Class 90 locomotives in push/pull formation, with the loco normally at the London (southern) end.
Freight traffic is hauled by Class 66, 86 and 90 from DB Schenker, Freightliner and GBRF, as well as the weekly flask working from Willesden to Sizewell, which is operated by a combination of DRS class 20 and 37s.
Passenger traffic is represented by class 170 DMUs, and class 321 and 360 EMUs. Intercity trains from Liverpool St to Norwich are operated by Class 90 locomotives in push/pull formation, with the loco normally at the London (southern) end.
Freight traffic is hauled by Class 66, 86 and 90 from DB Schenker, Freightliner and GBRF, as well as the weekly flask working from Willesden to Sizewell, which is operated by a combination of DRS class 20 and 37s.
Environment
Ingatestone is a quiet village, but as with anywhere these days it is always best to be cautious.
The location itself is on an embankment, with a residential area on one side, and open fields on the other.
The location itself is on an embankment, with a residential area on one side, and open fields on the other.
Road directions
Travelling from the North on the A12, take the Ingatestone slip road and turn Left onto B1002 Roman Road. Take second Right onto The Leas, and continue to the end onto Heybridge Road. The location is reached by a footpath between two houses, a short distance down Heybridge Road on the left.
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Parking
Parking is available on Heybridge Road, but take care not to cause an obstruction.
There is also a car park at Ingatestone station, as well as a small car park in the village centre.
The public footpath actually starts in Heybridge Road, although it is not clear on the map - it is signposted from the roadside though.
There is also a car park at Ingatestone station, as well as a small car park in the village centre.
The public footpath actually starts in Heybridge Road, although it is not clear on the map - it is signposted from the roadside though.
Public transport
Regular train services between Liverpool Street and Braintree serve Ingatestone Station, which is around a 15-20 minute walk away. Trains run hourly during the day, although more stop during peak times.
Most bus services in the area are provided under contract to Essex County Council.
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Most bus services in the area are provided under contract to Essex County Council.
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Amenities
There are no amenities in the immediate area. Ingatestone High street is around a mile and a quarter away to the North East, has a number of shops, including a very nice chippy, a just as nice bakery, as well as a newsagent / convenience store. There is also a small council car park in the centre of town, and public toilets.
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Photographic notes
As of June 2013 this crossing has been closed, until further notice.
The line here runs roughly North East-South West, so the light is best for trains heading towards London.
The loop sees occasional use, which will prevent access for photting, however I have never had trouble there - most trains seem to be held at Shenfield instead.
There is some road noise which may affect video, but nothing too intrusive.
The line here runs roughly North East-South West, so the light is best for trains heading towards London.
The loop sees occasional use, which will prevent access for photting, however I have never had trouble there - most trains seem to be held at Shenfield instead.
There is some road noise which may affect video, but nothing too intrusive.
General views - All photographs © Justin Buckley unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north east
The Down loop is in the foreground. Ingatestone station is in the distance.
Fig 2 - Looking south west
From the field side of the crossing.
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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.
