Location notes
The northern junction of the West London Line, West London. With routes to Clapham Junction, the North London Line, the West Coast Main Line.
Railway type and traffic
A range of cross London freight and cross country and local passenger services. The line speed in the area is very slow (about 20mph) so things will not be moving very quickly.
Environment
Close to a metal reclamation facility off a busy west London main road. Passing lorries are know to make lots of dust, this might cause some people problems.
Road directions
From the A406 North Circular:
At the Park Royal junction (just east of the WCML underpass) follow the signs to Harlesden and then on to Kensal Green (along the A404). Once you pass the signs for Willesden Junction station you will reach some traffic lights, turn right here down Scrubbs Lane. A few hundred yards there is an "ECS Metals" sign on the right. Turn down this road and you have reached the location.
Mitre Bridge Junction map co-ordinates
At the Park Royal junction (just east of the WCML underpass) follow the signs to Harlesden and then on to Kensal Green (along the A404). Once you pass the signs for Willesden Junction station you will reach some traffic lights, turn right here down Scrubbs Lane. A few hundred yards there is an "ECS Metals" sign on the right. Turn down this road and you have reached the location.
Mitre Bridge Junction map co-ordinates
Parking
There is space for a car at the road side, but there are a great deal of large lorries passing by.
Amenities
None at the location, but there is a petrol station a few hundred yards to the north near Willesden.
Where on the map
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Mitre Bridge Junction general view map
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Helpful location information
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Photographic notes
A quite busy location with multiple angles. The crossing it self has sounders to alert you to approaching trains, but these cease when the barriers have lowered.
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Offical Guidelines for Railway Enthusiasts
British Transport Police Guidelines for rail enthusiaist
Network Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
ATOC/National Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
Help all us railway enthusiasts get a better name by helping the British Transport Police catch the cable thief's and vandals.
Network Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
ATOC/National Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
Help all us railway enthusiasts get a better name by helping the British Transport Police catch the cable thief's and vandals.
Links to photographs at this location
Fots by Mark - London Area Stuff
General views - All photographs © Marcus Dawson unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south
Towards Kensington Olympia.
Fig 2 - Looking west
A train form the North London Line.
Fig 3 - Looking south
Similar view to fig 1 but from the other side of the crossing.
Fig 4 - Looking north
The line heading to the West Coast Main line.
Fig 5 - Looking west
The line towards the North London line.
Fig 6 - Looking south
Looking towards Kensington from the approach road further up from the crossing.
Fig 7 - Looking south
The line in the foreground by passes the WCML and allows access to Willesden South West sidings.
Fig 8 - Looking north
Looking towards the WCML with Willesden depot in the background.
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Please enjoy this guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavor to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window.
Please enjoy this guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
