Motala GF

Geoffers · Post by **Geoffers** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:36 am

Yesterday I visited Swanage and caught the occasional glimpse of Oliver Cromwell & Tangmere in between some heavy downpours!

I know the trains arrived via the main line through Wareham and the Worgret Junction branch line off it that goes to Corfe Castle etc., but exactly what and where is this "Motala GF" that I see referenced everywhere?

Thanks for any explanations.

Rich_Eason · Post by **Rich_Eason** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:26 pm

Here

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1334587

From memory its the grey concrete panelled bridge you go over just before you get to the Park and Ride roundabout at Norden.

Its also featured in a YouTube clip...I'll be back!

Rich_Eason · Post by **Rich_Eason** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:32 pm

Here you go shown in the first 5 minutes here...

http://youtu.be/YrGWuaE0mEY

railwest · Post by **railwest** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:36 pm

There are two opposing trap-points at Motala, to protect Network Rail and the Swanage Railway from each other. Both the NR Worgret - Motala train staff and the SRly train staff (? for the Corfe - Norden section ?) are required in order to unlock the GF and close both traps.

Geoffers · Post by **Geoffers** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:45 pm

Many thanks for those very informative replies!