The North Kent Line at Charlton Lane level crossing
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The North Kent Line at Charlton Lane level crossing
Image: © Marathon Taken: 7 Apr 2011
This view is taken from above the westernmost tunnel mouth which the North Kent Line goes through between Charlton and Woolwich Dockyard. There are two tunnels beneath Gilbert's Pit and Maryon Park. Charlton Lane just below the tunnel portal here has a busy level crossing and an active signal box, both fairly unusual in the London area. As the crossing gates are often down for fairly lengthy periods, the footbridge is useful. Steps lead up from Charlton Lane past the position from where this photograph was taken to the top of Gilbert's Pit, an old sand quarry, where there are fine views over the Thames
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