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Leave the A189 at the East Sleekburn turn (when heading north, this is just before the dual carriageway goes single; when heading south it is after crossing the River Wansbeck and then the railway line). Take the road west towards West Sleekburn, and after about half a mile turn right (it is the first right turn); this road ends up running beside the railway line. Park under or near the Spine Road overbridge and use the steps or ramp up to the bridge.

Park on the road underneath the bridge. You can see it from above.

There is a limited local bus service.

Nearest amenities are in Stakeford, Bedlington Station or Ashington.

Try Ashington, Blyth, Morpeth or Newcastle. There is at least one national chain motel on the A189 to the south.

North East Gen

The line runs roughly West North West - East South East and there are shots in both directions (but do not cross the road as it is very busy with lorries hurtling past at 60mph or more - go down to the road below and back up again). There are no real problems with shadows except when the sun is very low.
The shot looking west is best done with a medium to long telephoto lens; the sun will move off the nose at around lunchtime. The shot looking east can be done with any length lens, although using a telephoto brings in Freemans Level Crossing and its signalbox. The sun is on the nose from about lunchtime.
Videoing would be great (you get a good view both ways) if it were not for the noise of heavy traffic!