Signal Box Collection (page 4)

Ely North Junction signal box, on the right. Past the house the Kings Lynn main line diverges left from the Norwich line. On the left the March line joins the main line into Ely

Ely station, view looking towards the Station North signal box and coal sheds. On the up side a pair of shunting horses are standing by a newly arrived horse box and passenger van

Brimscombe Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1920
A view of Brimscombe Station in Gloucestershire, c.1920, looking in the Swindon direction. The image shows both platforms and station buildings

Bont Newydd Station, c. 1960
A view of Bont Newydd Station in Gwynedd, Wales, c.1960, showing the station buildings, signal box and level crossing gates. The station opened in August 1868 and closed in January 1965

Blue Anchor Station and Signal Box, Somerset
A view of Blue Anchor Station in Somerset, showing the Blue Anchor Signal Box on the right and the level crossing next to it which controlled the road traffic to the seafront

Blue Anchor Station, Somerset, c. 1970s
A view of Blue Anchor Station in Somerset, c.1970s, showing the Blue Anchor Signal Box in the distance and the level crossing next to it which controlled the road traffic to the seafront

Bloxham Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1905
A general view of Bloxham Station in Oxfordshire, c.1905, showing the station buildings, track and train at the platform. The station opened in April 1887 and in 1907 a new signal box was installed

Bath Spa Station and Signal Box, c. 1930s
A view of Bath Spa Station and Signal Box, Somerset, c.1930s. This image was taken from platform level and shows a couple of rail motors at the station

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The Paris International Exhibition: Military Telegraphy and Signalling: Captain Colombs Signal-Box for Working the Lime-Light, France, 1867

Interior of the A. B. Signal-Box of the South Eastern Railway at the London Bridge Station
Interior of the A.B. Signal-Box of the South Eastern Railway at the London Bridge Station, London, Uk, 1866

Signal Box Scene
26th October 1907: A signalman operating a signal. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Charing Cross Station
The new roof of Charing Cross station in London, as seen from the platform, 1907. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Electric Train
A new electric train leaves Dartford Junction, 8th June 1926. (Photo by MacGregor/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Signal School
The interior of a signal box at the London and South Western Railway (LSWR) signal school at Wimbledon, July 1921. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

London Bridge Station
8th November 1971: An employee in a control room at London Bridge Station, London. (Photo by John Minihan/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Mechanicville Controller
A railroad despatcher looking over the railway yards at Mechanicville on the The Boston & Maine Railroad, New York State, January 1928. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Aberaman Station, Wales, c. 1885
A view of Aberaman Station, South Wales, c.1885. This image shows the lattice footbridge, signal box, track and platforms of the station

London and North Eastern Railway Wetherby Racecourse Station. 31 October 1924

York (south), North Eastern Railway. South signal gantry with goods lines off to the left and roundhouse locomotive shed centre with the locomotive signal box of centre of the photo

York North Eastern Railway. August 1909
York, North Eastern Railway. August 1909.The interior of the York South end signal box. This box contained 295 levers

Water Works Signal Box, York. Inside the signal box three signalmen work telegraph block instruments and signal levers

Interior of the A. B. Signal-Box of the South Eastern Railway at the London Bridge Station
Interior of the A.B. Signal-Box of the South Eastern Railway at the London Bridge Station, London, Uk, 1866

View looking North West towards St Ives station, with the Huntingdon branch to left, St Ives Junction signal box centre top and March line to the right. The river Ouse is in full flood

Newmarket Warren Hill station looking east, taken from tunnel mouth. The station was opened in 1855 for race traffic only. Signal box in the distance

Newmarket, west end of the 1902 station. Through lines diverted to the south and down platform, and buildings built on site. Refreshment room on right of building

West end of the 1902 station at Newmarket. Through lines diverted to the south and down platform, and buildings built on site. Refreshment room on right of building

Newmarket, through station completed in 1902, taken from the east end of the platform. Station signal box at the end of the platform, and cattle pens in the distance

Newmarket, through station built in 1902, taken from the east end of the platform. Station signal box at the end of the platform, and cattle pens in the distance

View looking west at Burnt Mill station showing the level crossing and signal box. At left is a small water tank, possibly for domestic supply. Up siding on the right beyond the station building

South end of station, from passengers footbridge, looking towards Marks Tey. Base of junction signal box visible beneath public footpath bridge, peak roofed lime wagons stand on private siding

Ely West Junction signal box stands on the Ely to March mainline, a refuge siding joins the main up line left of the box. In the foreground is the Ely avoiding line

Ely, view North from station starter signal, overlooking level crossing and Station North signal box. On the left are coal sheds

View looking North from Ely Dock Junction box. Line to extreme right to Ely dock. Goods shed behind signal box in foreground

On the Ely to March mainline, West Junction signal box in centre background. The Ely avoiding line join main line from the left

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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.