Signal Box Collection (page 5)

"Preserving the Legacy: A Glimpse into the Signal Box Era" Step back in time with this captivating poster produced for British Railways (BR

Signal Box Collection: View looking west at Burnt Mill station showing the level crossing and signal box

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

Signal Box Collection: South end of station, from passengers footbridge, looking towards Marks Tey. Base

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

Signal Box Collection: Ely West Junction signal box stands on the Ely to March mainline, a refuge 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

Signal Box Collection: Ely, view North from station starter signal, overlooking level crossing and Station

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

Signal Box Collection: View looking North from Ely Dock Junction box. Line to extreme right to Ely dock

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

Signal Box Collection: On the Ely to March mainline, West Junction signal box in centre background. The

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.