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Location notes
A Small Level Crossing on the Nottingham - Grantham Line, Just outside of Netherfield Station near Nottingham.
Railway type and traffic
Central Trains Dominate the Line with Liverpool - Norwich and Nottingham - Skegness services.
An DB Schenker 60 can usually be seen about 0800 working a Lindsey - Rectory Junction Oil Train, Also the Boston Docks Lafarge however this is a very infrequent runner and runs as required.
An DB Schenker 60 can usually be seen about 0800 working a Lindsey - Rectory Junction Oil Train, Also the Boston Docks Lafarge however this is a very infrequent runner and runs as required.
Environment
The area can be really hit and miss, one day the crossing could be heaving with people, the next day it can be quiet. I would not recommended this location after dark.
The environment surrounding this location is an Industrial Estate with fields and vegetation surrounding the Line.
The environment surrounding this location is an Industrial Estate with fields and vegetation surrounding the Line.
Road directions
From the A1, A57 roundabout:
Follow The A614 until you see signs for the A6097, Then follow the A6097 to Lowdham. Then join the A612 Following signs for Nottingham.
A New Loop Road has been put in and I have yet to go and see which way round you need to go. So basically follow the A612 round following signs for Nottingham.
On Your Left, you should pass a Texaco Oil Yard with 2 big oil cylinders. Then Turn Left onto Private Road No 1. Follow this to the end then turn left again. Follow this down and the crossing is on the left hand side, a gravel lay-by has been resurfaced to allow cars to park.
From The M1, Junction 25:
Turn off at Junction 25 and follow signs for Grantham until you reach the A60, Then turn Left and follow this road to Nottingham Cricket Club. Turn Right down Ashling Court, which then leads onto Meadow Road, then get onto the A612.
Follow until reaching Private Road No1. and turn right onto here, then left and follow the No 2 down until you reach the gravel lay-by on the left.
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Netherfield Foot Crossing map co-ordinates
Follow The A614 until you see signs for the A6097, Then follow the A6097 to Lowdham. Then join the A612 Following signs for Nottingham.
A New Loop Road has been put in and I have yet to go and see which way round you need to go. So basically follow the A612 round following signs for Nottingham.
On Your Left, you should pass a Texaco Oil Yard with 2 big oil cylinders. Then Turn Left onto Private Road No 1. Follow this to the end then turn left again. Follow this down and the crossing is on the left hand side, a gravel lay-by has been resurfaced to allow cars to park.
From The M1, Junction 25:
Turn off at Junction 25 and follow signs for Grantham until you reach the A60, Then turn Left and follow this road to Nottingham Cricket Club. Turn Right down Ashling Court, which then leads onto Meadow Road, then get onto the A612.
Follow until reaching Private Road No1. and turn right onto here, then left and follow the No 2 down until you reach the gravel lay-by on the left.
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Netherfield Foot Crossing map co-ordinates
Parking
The gravel lay-by can cater for up to 3 Cars.
Public transport
From Nottingham Victoria there is a NCT Bus route Link 2 to Victoria Retail Park. Ask the driver for Private Road Number 1 and then follow the road directions from there.
Bus Fare is £2.70 return, just ask for a City Rider which is valid for the return and on Any NCT/Net Tram within the city area for that day.
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Bus Fare is £2.70 return, just ask for a City Rider which is valid for the return and on Any NCT/Net Tram within the city area for that day.
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Amenities
On the other side of the crossing, follow the pathway round until you get to a road, turn right, then left, and in front of you..there is a Morrisons, including a cafe, toilets etc
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
It might be necessary to adjust the time to suit your visit, this link should open with the current day.
Netherfield Foot Crossing
Streetmap links
Netherfield Foot Crossing general view map
Netherfield Foot Crossing close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Netherfield Foot Crossing
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Netherfield Foot Crossing
Googly map
Netherfield Foot Crossing general view map
Netherfield Foot Crossing close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Netherfield Foot Crossing
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Photographic notes
The light is good towards Nottingham in the morning, and towards Grantham in the afternoon, however, towards Grantham in the evening the sun is on the 'Wrong side' as the shot is tight towards Grantham
There are normally a few cars up and down the adjacent road and noise from the A612. Other then that videographers should be fine.
There are normally a few cars up and down the adjacent road and noise from the A612. Other then that videographers should be fine.
General views - All photographs © Jack Needham unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north east
Fig 2 - Looking south 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.
