Manually operated level crossing
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Manually operated level crossing
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 25 Feb 2006
A volunteer of the Wensleydale Railway opens the gates at Crakehall level crossing. There are no more than a few services per day passing, so it would not be economical to automate the crossing or have paid staff on duty.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.298039
Longitude
-1.633967