The East Coast Main Line at Barnby Lane Crossing
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The East Coast Main Line at Barnby Lane Crossing
Image: © Jonathan Thacker Taken: 19 Apr 2020
Barnby Lane Crossing was known as Liberty Gate Crossing. The change of name seems irrational given the potential confusion with Barnby Crossing three miles away towards Newark. In the days of steam and when the railways' principal purpose was the movement of freight rather than passengers, the down goods loop (on the right of the picture) could be occupied for quite lengthy periods (30 -45 minutes) blocking the level crossing. An alternative route to the farms of Claypole Fen was via Oster Fen Lane and Cross Lane.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.03557
Longitude
-0.732505