Image Kirkstanton MCG
Kirkstanton MCG
Kirkstanton MCG The second MCG (Manually Controlled Gate) crossing within less than a mile is seen on the A5093 road at Kirstanton. The signalman has the luxury of a protected cabin here; something that does not exist at the nearby Limestone Hall crossing. The home signal is controlled within the absolute block between Silecroft and Millom. Both the crossings also have combined home and distant bracket signals, very few of these are now left in operation. I have crossed this level crossing a number of times including during my first visit to the area in 1985 but did not bother to stop and photograph the mechanicals! Keywords: Kirkstanton MCG
Kirkstanton MCG The second MCG (Manually Controlled Gate) crossing within less than a mile is seen on the A5093 road at Kirstanton. The signalman has the luxury of a protected cabin here; something that does not exist at the nearby Limestone Hall crossing. The home signal is controlled within the absolute block between Silecroft and Millom. Both the crossings also have combined home and distant bracket signals, very few of these are now left in operation. I have crossed this level crossing a number of times including during my first visit to the area in 1985 but did not bother to stop and photograph the mechanicals! Keywords: Kirkstanton MCG


The second MCG (Manually Controlled Gate) crossing within less than

a mile is seen on the A5093 road at Kirstanton. The signalman has the luxury of a protected cabin here; something that does not exist at the nearby Limestone Hall crossing. The home signal is controlled within the absolute block between Silecroft and Millom. Both the crossings also have combined home and distant bracket signals, very few of these are now left in operation. I have crossed this level crossing a number of times including during my first visit to the area in 1985 but did not bother to stop and photograph the mechanicals!