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Grain Crossing and the site of Grain Crossing Halt
The line across the Hoo Peninsula is single track and one of the most interesting lines in Kent. Passenger trains ran on this line from 1882 to 1961, which seems surprising now as it doesn't really serve any significant centres of population. It is still in use by regular container trains on their way via Hoo Junction to and from Thamesport on the Isle of Grain. A train heading west over the level crossing can be seen at http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3603260
On the left side of the track ahead is the site of Grain Crossing Halt which was opened by the South Eastern & Chatham Railway in July 1906 and closed on 11th July 1951 during the expansion of the nearby oil terminal. See http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/g/grain_crossing_halt/ for more information on Grain Crossing Halt.
This is the view towards Thamesport.
Image: © Marathon
Taken: 15 Aug 2013
0.02 miles
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Grain Crossing
The line across the Hoo Peninsula is single track and one of the most interesting lines in Kent. Passenger trains ran on this line from 1882 to 1961, which seems surprising now as it doesn't really serve any significant centres of population. It is still in use by regular container trains on their way via Hoo Junction to and from Thamesport on the Isle of Grain. A train heading west over the level crossing can be seen at http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3603260
On the left side of the track ahead is the site of Grain Crossing Halt which was opened by the South Eastern & Chatham Railway in July 1906 and closed on 11th July 1951 during the expansion of the nearby oil terminal. See http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/g/grain_crossing_halt/ for more information on Grain Crossing Halt.
This is the view towards Thamesport. The hut is used when the crossing gates have to be opened for trains. See also http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3603268
Image: © Marathon
Taken: 15 Aug 2013
0.02 miles
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Approaching Grain Crossing
Image: © N Chadwick
Taken: 21 Apr 2012
0.03 miles
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Grain Crossing
Here the A228 ends and becomes the B2001.
Image: © N Chadwick
Taken: 21 Apr 2012
0.03 miles
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B2001 - Grain crossing ahead
The B2001 crosses the railway on the way off Grain, and immediately becomes the A228, according to some maps. Others have the transition about where the camera is, at the National Grid gas terminal entrance, which makes more sense.
Image: © Robin Webster
Taken: 3 Feb 2019
0.03 miles
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Ballast train passes over Grain Crossing
The line across the Hoo Peninsula is single track and one of the most interesting lines in Kent. Passenger trains ran on this line from 1882 to 1961, which seems surprising now as it doesn't really serve any significant centres of population. It is still in use by regular container trains on their way via Hoo Junction to and from Thamesport on the Isle of Grain. A Network Rail ballast train is seen here heading west over the level crossing.
On the right hand side of the crossing is the site of Grain Crossing Halt which was opened by the South Eastern & Chatham Railway in July 1906 and closed on 11th July 1951 during the expansion of the nearby oil terminal. See http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/g/grain_crossing_halt/ for more information on Grain Crossing Halt.
This train is on its way from Thamesport to Hoo Junction.
Image: © Marathon
Taken: 15 Aug 2013
0.03 miles
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Ballast train at Grain Crossing
The line across the Hoo Peninsula is single track and one of the most interesting lines in Kent. Passenger trains ran on this line from 1882 to 1961, which seems surprising now as it doesn't really serve any significant centres of population. It is still in use by regular container trains on their way via Hoo Junction to and from Thamesport on the Isle of Grain. A Network Rail ballast train is seen here heading west over the level crossing.
On the right hand side of the crossing is the site of Grain Crossing Halt which was opened by the South Eastern & Chatham Railway in July 1906 and closed on 11th July 1951 during the expansion of the nearby oil terminal. See http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/g/grain_crossing_halt/ for more information on Grain Crossing Halt.
This train is on its way from Thamesport to Hoo Junction.
Image: © Marathon
Taken: 15 Aug 2013
0.03 miles
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Grain Crossing
Image: © Chris Whippet
Taken: 10 Nov 2013
0.03 miles
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View from Grain Crossing towards the site of Grain Crossing Halt
The line across the Hoo Peninsula is single track and one of the most interesting lines in Kent. Passenger trains ran on this line from 1882 to 1961, which seems surprising now as it doesn't really serve any significant centres of population. It is still in use by regular container trains on their way via Hoo Junction to and from Thamesport on the Isle of Grain. A train heading west over the level crossing can be seen at http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3603260
On the left side of the track ahead is the site of Grain Crossing Halt which was opened by the South Eastern & Chatham Railway in July 1906 and closed on 11th July 1951 during the expansion of the nearby oil terminal. See http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/g/grain_crossing_halt/ for more information on Grain Crossing Halt.
This is the view towards Thamesport. The man walking ahead has just closed and opened the crossing gates for a Network Rail ballast train to pass.
Image: © Marathon
Taken: 15 Aug 2013
0.04 miles
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Grain Crossing
Where the A228 meets the B2001.
Image: © Chris Whippet
Taken: 11 Jun 2009
0.04 miles