For a relatively busy line, and one set to carry more traffic as increasing amounts of freight is routed this way, it is unusual to find a MCG (manually controlled gates by signaler or keeper) crossing. The very quiet country lane between Wymondham and Stapleford that skirts the park of the same name crosses the line that has more trains than road vehicles hence the gates remaining closed unless a road crossing is required. The keeper's hut is a pretty dismal affair compared with a nice Victorian box that would have once been present. Notice Network Rail's attempts to keep the interior dry by covering the roof in a tarpaulin!
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