Location notes
A small road over bridge, near the village of Broughton Gifford, Melksham is the nearest town. The bridge is over the single line between Chippenham and Westbury.
Railway type and traffic
This line is little used and has a sparse passenger service. The Glastonbury Festival creates interesting additional shuttle services between Swindon and Castle Cary. Freight can be diverted this way when engineering works on surrounding main lines closes them.
Environment
Mill Lane is a quiet, narrow country lane.
Road directions
Melksham is on the A350 and just south of the town is the B3107 heading west. It is off this road that you will find Mill Lane which crosses the single line between Chippenham and Westbury
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Broughton Gifford, Melksham map co-ordinates
Broughton Gifford, Melksham map co-ordinates
Parking
You need to be considerate when parking the lane is narrow and requires cars to be parked tight up against the hedges.
Public transport
I doubt this location can be reached by public transport.
Amenities
Melksham has a variety of facilities.
Where on the map
Sun Compass
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Streetmap links
Broughton Gifford, Melksham general view map
Broughton Gifford, Melksham close up map
Multimap links
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Broughton Gifford, Melksham general view map
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Broughton Gifford, Melksham
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Helpful location information
Railway Gen Group
Photographic notes
The line runs north east - south west so photography is good most of the day for the southbound services. Northbound can be a challenge as the sun moves round and heavily back lights the scene. Photography is good in both directions.
Gardening gloves and cutters would be useful to clear brambles and a ladder to see over the bridge walls if you are vertically challenged.
If you do find this information useful then please feel free to mention how you 'found' the location on your website or magazine submission.
Gardening gloves and cutters would be useful to clear brambles and a ladder to see over the bridge walls if you are vertically challenged.
If you do find this information useful then please feel free to mention how you 'found' the location on your website or magazine submission.
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
General views - All photographs © Ken Brunt unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north east
Fig 2 - Looking south west
Disclaimer
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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.
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.
