A very unusual situation! We see one of the level crossing barriers failing to raise THREE times within 4 days! They should probably rename this crossing to “Breakdown”, given the amount of times a problem has flared up this week!
Within the last couple of weeks, I noticed one of the barriers (specifically, the one in the YO corner, next to the double wigwags) gradually getting slower when raising. Eventually, the motor gave in and the barrier was stuck in the down position.
Network Rail were on the scene, trying to sort out the issue. The first couple of times, they managed to get it lifting within an hour, without replacing the motor. However, it barely lasted a couple of days before it would get stuck again.
The third time the barrier got stuck, it took over 4 hours (from about 08:00 to about 12:30) for the issue to be resolved! Only this time, the hydraulic motor was replaced.
This is a long video, I know, but I hope you enjoy!
Filmed on:
12/12/2023 - 0:00 - (at 15:42 and between 19:30 - 19:45).
13/12/2023 - 3:00 - (at 16:54).
14/12/2023 - 4:29 - (between 12:14 - 12:40, 14:33 - 16:02 and at 15:58).
15/12/2023 - 21:27 - (between 08:49 - 12:34).
11 июл 2024
