Cuxton Level Crossing

Two Class 466 Networkers in Southeastern livery pass the small station of Cuxton before heading to Halling and Strood respectively. This small gated crossing is at the end of Station Road and is operated by the signalman, who controls the section of track between Strood and Snodland. Due to my mild OCD, I hate the fact that the red warning circle is not in the centre of the gates, as a piece on both gates seems to have been added on, although that's how the gates were made. The crossing's age can be seen evidently by the dirtiness of the gates, the grooves in the tarmac and the old and now defunct 10T axle weight regulatory signs. Due to the unusual narrowness of the crossing though, a quite faded box junction and 'Keep Clear' markings as well as a 'Give Way to oncoming vehicles on the railway crossing' sign are here also (just want to point out that it's level crossing, not railway crossing, that's what the Americans say). I'm not sure when the signalbox here will close as everything seems to be moving to Gillingham Signalling Control Centre at the moment, but it is clear that these gates might not survive another ten years or so. Cuxton is a small village with the A228 running right through it, and as can be seen is on the bank of the River Medway, which has given it a great reputation for boating. The spectacular Medway Viaducts carrying the M2 and HS1 can be seen from the station. I recommend that the A228 end of the viaduct is the best place to see Eurostars and Javelins.
Route: Medway Valley Line
County: Kent
Trains:
0:00 - 4:16
5:27 - 7:53