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Location notes
Crownthorpe is a location on the Mid-Norfolk Railway, and lies just to the North-west of Wymondham.
Railway type and traffic
A preserved line, so it is best to check with the Mid-Norfolk Railway website for running times and any special events.
Environment
This location is in the countryside, next to the B1135.
Road directions
From Wymondham, head out onto the B1135 towards Dereham. When you cross over the railway, follow the road to the right. Keep to this road, and you will shortly see the location ahead of you, as the railway crosses the road here. You will notice a left hand turn, and an area where several vehicles can be parked. Pull up here.
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MNR, Crownthorpe map co-ordinates
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MNR, Crownthorpe map co-ordinates
Parking
Park as described above. Remember, if you park by the side of the main road, your vehicle may be in the way of other peoples shots.
Public transport
Amenities
Nothing at the location itself, but there are plenty of amenities in Wymondham.
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Streetmap links
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MNR, Crownthorpe
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MNR, Crownthorpe general view map
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Photographic notes
This particular stretch of line runs pretty much East-West, so Eastbound trains are best photographed up to lunchtime, after which the location is best for trains travelling in the opposite direction.
Depending on what shot you go for, passing cars can be troublesome, and have been known to pass at just the wrong time!
There is an open field to the right of the location. Good shots of eastbound trains can be had from this spot.
Road traffic aside, this location is great for video.
Depending on what shot you go for, passing cars can be troublesome, and have been known to pass at just the wrong time!
There is an open field to the right of the location. Good shots of eastbound trains can be had from this spot.
Road traffic aside, this location is great for video.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
Fig 2 - Looking north
Fig 3 - Looking west
Fig 4 - 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.
