Ford Level Crossing 18 7 09

[levelcrossing1234]

Great video. Thanks! I see Ford Level crossing uses the old technique of a bell, not a wailer. Do you know why that is?

[Bobcatonline]

@levelcrossing1234 This video was shot some time ago so they may well have replaced the bell - but I doubt it! I guess it all has to do with maintenance - and in many railway companies there's an attitude of 'if it ain't broke don't mend it' !!

[levelcrossing1234]

@Bobcatonline I know. But then when it does break thats something else Network rail can moan about. But then, your right about that attitude but all Network rail do is moan about all the crashes that happen etc. Is there any chance you could take a video of what the crossing looks like to this day?

[Bobcatonline]

@levelcrossing1234 Thanks for your response.  As for a reshoot, it's a nice idea. I don't live in that area so I'd have to make a specific journey to do it, but I think I might manage it when the better weather comes in 2012. Trouble is, there's a model rail warehouse close by and I always seem to spend money there!

[levelcrossing1234]

@Bobcatonline LOL! Ok then. I don't mind. I would like to see what it's current state is because, if i'm correct, theres two level crossings in Ford. Is there? Thanks for the reply!

[levelcrossing1234]

@Bobcatonline Ok then. Where abouts do you live? Where abouts is Ford? And, I am told that there are 2 crossings in Ford?

[Bobcatonline]

@levelcrossing1234  I live in Chippenham and that's in Wiltshire, but I had heard that Ford was a good place for railfanning so I went. Ford is near Arundel in Sussex (and that's my home county). Dunno about two crossings but I do know that there are two stations at Ford. Check it out on Google Earth. Search for 'Ford Arundel UK' that should find it.

[levelcrossing1234]

@Bobcatonline Thanks mate

[levelcrossing1234]

@Bobcatonline Hi, its me again. I have found a recent video shot in October by SteveDD1. I think he's a train spotter as he has about 100 vids all to do with trains and level crossings. In his video the crossing was still a bell and I was also fortunate enough to get a weekend in Ford. Therefore I was able to find out a lot about the crossing and shoot some good vids. It is still the same old bell but certainly needs replaceing!

[Southernrailwaysfan]

Great video Bob :) Ford is a lovely station thanks for watching and commenting my ford video

[lanegane1]

OMG! I haven't heard a bell like that in ages

[daleksec53]

The Reason That The Barriers Descend So Often Is Because That The Gates Are Situated At: The End Of The Arun Valley Line, In The Middle Of Littlehampton And Bognor Regis And Is Centered In The Middle Of The West Coast Mainline

[108Robcatt]

@daleksec53 Thank you for the information. Not being local I was wondering why a little country station and crossing were so busy. Now I know. Thank you.

[martynpank]

Well done Rob! Not my thing, as you know, but, it is VERY well produced! Not that I expected anything less from you! All the best! Martyn-"Listen to me" T.

[108Robcatt]

@martynpank Thanks for the compliment! In the last week this video has notched up 80 hits and it's been like that for weeks! What's so good about it?

[Amandamoo73]

that's a nice sounding bell,better than the noisy klaxons on most level crossings

[JoshieFun]

Yep I Once Recorded 54 Times In a Day, And Right By Engine Shed.

[RochelleK1994]

Why does the alarm sound different to the uk level crossings?

[ninjaearth12]

@RochelleK1994 ford is in uk

its just an old fashoned level crossing

[RochelleK1994]

@ninjaearth12 Oh ok thanks for telling me :)

[carpet202]

Nice to see a quiet bell crossing for a change.

[ninjaearth12]

sclient level crossing

[StefanStanescu1986]

Awesome! 5*

[robmasterman]

Another superbly shot video Bob, where you change positions and angles to make it more enjoyable to watch...5* Bob

[Bobcatonline]

Thanks Bob. You must have guessed that it's not always the same train in a sequence!

[Trapperjohn4077th]

Nice vid....always good to see the coastway.

[Bobcatonline]

Thanks for your comment. I spent a very happy day at Ford even thought the weather was not particularly good.

[HSTChris]

Great video :)

[Bobcatonline]

Thanks