The original swing bridges at Somerleyton and Reedham were manually operated using winches. There were railway cottages adjacent to the bridges where the operatives lived. In 1904 when the bridges were replaced, electric winches were installed and are still in operation today.
Railway Swing Bridges And New Cuts
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The original swing bridges at Somerleyton and Reedham were manually operated using winches. There were railway cottages adjacent to the bridges where the operatives lived. In 1904 when the bridges were replaced, electric winches were installed and are still in operation today.