Signal Box Collection (page 2)

The Lineman, 1884. Creator: Laurits Andersen Ring
The Lineman, 1884

Station "Baikal", 1904. Creator: Unknown. Station "Baikal", 1904. Creator: Unknown
Station "Baikal", 1904. National Library of Russia

Station "Baikal", 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown. Station "Baikal", 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Station "Baikal", 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Loco No. 2257 at Stratford on Avon
Locomotive number 2257 at Stratford on Avon on 13th June 1959, showing a signal box and the different lines of track

Signalman in operating signal levers during wartime, c. 1940
A signalman in his gas mask continues normal duties at this unknown signalbox. But what is interesting about this photograph is the strange looking metal cabinet with its door ajar stood in

Railway Station, St Austell, Cornwall. July 1990
St Austell station in the 1990s when the gardens and flower beds won awards. The original footbridge, which dates from 1882, was removed in 2019 after a modern

Minsterley Station, Shropshire
A view of Minsterley station in Shropshire, showing the signal box and station buildings, with an elderly gentleman and his dogs standing on the platform. Minsterley station opened in 1861

Whitchurch Station, Shropshire
A view of Whitchurch station in Shropshire, showing two steam locomotives at the station, the signal gantry and the signal box in the distance. Whitchurch station opened in September 1858

Signal box at Reading Main Line West, c. 1936
An internal view of the signal box at Reading Main Line West. A signalman can be seen making a call on one of the signal telephones

Construction crew seen here working against the clock to complete the laying of a new twin track at Dairycoates which will allow the transfer from the overhead tracks from which this picture was

Cars queue as a local train crosses the level crossing at Warmley in 1960

The main signal box at Central Station, Newcastle. 6th May 1938

The removal of the old Forest Hall Railway Station on 11th March 1964 View taken looking south showing the hill of debris that was once the southbound platforms ticket office and waiting rooms

The disused Rowley Railway Station near Consett, County Durham on 28th March 1968 which was dismantled brick by brick and rebuilt at Beamish Ope Air Museum

The desolate High Shields Railway Station on 22nd October 1969

The carriage and the signal box at Jesmond Railway Station which is to become a restaurant called La Cabina on 11th December 1984

Signalman Ron Challenor in the British Rail signal box at Dudley which has gone over to closed circuit television on 11th September 1973

The railway signal box at Benton, Newcastle on 3rd March 1964

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HOLLINGBOURNE STATION, HOLLINGBOURNE, MAIDSTONE, KENT. A donkey and cart standing at an unidentified railway station near Leeds in Kent, possibly Hollingbourne Station

Long Marston Station, Warwickshire
A view of Long Marston station looking towards Stratford on Avon, showing the signal box and level crossing gates. The photograph was taken on 7th October 1972

Sailor Boy waiting for train, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730785 Sailor Boy waiting for train, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailor Boy waiting for train)

The life of a railway signalman on duty in a London signal-box (engraving)
584008 The life of a railway signalman on duty in a London signal-box (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Express Train passing a Signal-Box (colour litho)
2811288 The Express Train passing a Signal-Box (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Express Train passing a Signal-Box)

Tragedy on the railway (colour litho)
2779795 Tragedy on the railway (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragedy on the railway)

Christmas Day in a Signal-Box, Fathers Dinner (engraving)
1100522 Christmas Day in a Signal-Box, Fathers Dinner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Day in a Signal-Box, Fathers Dinner)

The Experiments in Practical Field-Firing at Aldershot (litho)
1629086 The Experiments in Practical Field-Firing at Aldershot (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Experiments in Practical Field-Firing at Aldershot)

Addison Road Station, Kensington (b / w photo)
3637611 Addison Road Station, Kensington (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Addison Road Station, Kensington)

Romantic Couple and Steam Train, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730786 Romantic Couple and Steam Train, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romantic Couple and Steam Train)

Railway tracks outside St Pancras Station, terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, London (b / w photo)
6014791 Railway tracks outside St Pancras Station, terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Signalman working in an unknown signal box on the Woking to Waterloo line. November 1938

Southern Railways King Arthur Class locomotive departing Waterloo station. November 1938

Southern Railways goods train passes a three carriage Electric Multiple Unit train on a suburban branch line. November 1938

Level crossing at Tutbury 15t June 1989

The Cumbrian Coast Express train passes Talerdigg bank on a summers day, Circa 1965

On the former LNER West Highland line, a Class K2 2-6-0 number 61787 steam locomotive Loch Quoich leaves Fort William with a Mallaig train, circa 1952

A triain pulls into Wylam Railway Station on 19th August, 1983

A general view of a deserted Pallion Railway Station, Sunderland on 28th August 1961

A deserted Haltwhistle Railway Station on 13th December 1985

A general view of the signal box and footbridge at Haltwhistle Station on 31st May, 1994

Sir William McAlpine. Chairman of the Railway Heritage Trust at Hexham Railway Station which nearly £ 200, 000 has been spent on refurbishments on 9th March 1999

The Level Crossing and Signal Box at Haydon Bridge, Northumberland circa 1994

The interior of the Signal Box at Haydon Bridge, Northumberland circa 1994

A signalman waiting for trains to pass through before changing signals and points on 1st April 1975

The signal box, from which is controlled all traffic at each end of the marshalling yard. The illuminated dial covers 13 miles of track, and the signal operators shown are (left) Mr

Trainee signalman Derek Colley, from Denton Burn, Newcastle, keeps his eye on the Down Main from West Jesmond signal box during his practical training

Ted Tomiak, a student from Jesmond, Newcastle, on signal box duty on 23rd April 1973

One of the steam locomotives at Tanfield Railway near Stanley, County Durham doing one of its summer runs on 20th June 1993

The locomotive George Stephenson pulls into Wylam Station to mark the Stephenson celebrations on 6th June 1981

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"Preserving the Legacy: A Glimpse into the Signal Box Era" Step back in time with this captivating poster produced for British Railways (BR), showcasing a railway worker diligently operating a signal box. Transporting us to Nailsea and Backwell Station, Somerset, around 1900, it serves as a poignant reminder of the manual labor that once governed our railways. Journeying further through history, we arrive at Didcot Station and Signal Box in Oxfordshire circa 1910. The image captures the essence of an era when human intervention was essential for safe rail operations. Leominster Station in Herefordshire on June 27th, 1950, presents another snapshot from this bygone age. The significance of signal boxes is underscored by their presence at pivotal locations such as Didcot, Oxfordshire on May 11th, 1896. These structures were not mere accessories but crucial components ensuring efficient train movements across vast networks. Sudbury station goods yard forms part of its original terminal station and features prominently in the right background—an intriguing glimpse into how stations were organized during earlier times. Meanwhile, Uffington Station in Oxfordshire takes us to August 1959—a moment frozen forever—where signals guided trains along their routes. Newton Abbot Station's overall view from Devon during the roaring twenties encapsulates both grandeur and functionality—a testament to progress achieved through meticulous signaling systems. Chalford Station in Gloucestershire transports us to a defining year—1964—when modernization began reshaping traditional railway practices. Blue Anchor Station amidst Somerset's picturesque landscapes showcases how even remote areas benefited from these vital control points around the mid-20th century. Devizes Station circa 1900 evokes nostalgia for simpler times when technology had yet to revolutionize rail travel. Finally, Dudley Station in Worcestershire paints an evocative picture of bustling activity circa 1955, where the signal box stood as a silent sentinel overseeing trains arriving and departing.