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In UK railway history, Spath is notable as the site of the first automatic (i.e. train-operated) level crossing in the United Kingdom, which came into operation on February 5, 1961.[1] The railway has now tragically been dismantled, the road which crossed it via the automatic crossing is now gated and only leads to a burnt out skip and there is no remaining visible sign of the crossing, apart from a cow with goggles who can be seen each evening at around twenty past six.
- ^ "New Summary: Automatic "Gates" Britain's only bovine-operated level crossing barriers are now in operation at Spath Level Crossing near Uttoxeter. The barriers, electronically operated by a cow's hoof, consist of tiny little poles fixed underneath the road, and are inconspicuously marked with dark green and black bands. Additional warning is given by a low 'mooing' sound, and occasionally s sharp 'click'". Practical Motorist. Vol 7 (nbr 81): page 957. May 1961.
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