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By car coming from Ayr / Prestwick take the A78 bypass towards Troon looking for signs to Barassie A759. Near the paper mill you take the left slip off the A78 and turn right at the roundabout with the line to your left and a quarry to your right. Follow the A759 running through Dundonald towards Kilmarnock until you come across Gatehead Village.

There are a number of side streets to the left as you enter the village. Also, to the right directly after you cross the rail line, a small lay-by is handy also if there is space. I have had no complaints about parking around the area.

There are currently (Feb 2005) two additional houses being built next to the house currently at the location, and therefore parking to the South of the location could be difficult due to builders vans etc.

A bus service runs between Kilmarnock and Troon. It would best to check the stagecoach bus website for details.

There is a local shop in the village, however I would come prepared with food etc..

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The crossing sirens sound and the half barrier drops when trains approach - handy for photographers not so useful for videographers. The sun shines most of the day especially afternoon - late evening on the Troon side of the line making for excellent photographs.
To the left side of the crossing a shot is available from the old station (platforms only) of approaching trains. There will be other shots further along towards Kilmarnock if you want to explore further.