2016

NU1826 : A facing crossover - Chathill Junction

taken 9 years ago, near to Chathill, Northumberland, England

A facing crossover - Chathill Junction
A facing crossover - Chathill Junction
It was once the case that facing crossovers were an anathema on a high speed line, because of the potential for causing derailments. There is now more confidence in railway track technology.

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Geographical Context: Railways
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NU1826, 37 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
John Lucas   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 16 August, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 20 August, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NU 1868 2698 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:32.1714N 1:42.3352W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NU 18640 27018
View Direction
Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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