Signalboxes
1st January 1985

Since my initial interest in railways from the age of about 5, one sphere of operation that I have always held in fond regard is that of signalling.
Moving to Bognor Regis in 1976, I have early memories of the former Southern Railway signalbox guarding over the level crossing with its wooden gates at the north end of the station. The crossing only survived a few more months before being replaced by a road bridge, but I can remember standing on the footbridge overlooking the old crossing site, jotting the numbers down of 4-CIG, 4-BIG, 4-CEP and 4-VEP units. Early warning of their approach came in the form of activity in the 'box and the pulling 'off' of a nearby signal.
With family in Radlett, frequent excursions from St Pancras were the norm. In those days the Midland was a delight prior to electrification. Radlett station was a gem, semaphore signals were everywhere, and the quaint Midland box to the north overseeing all activity.
Sadly I have no photographs of Radlett, or indeed Bognor Regis signalbox. If anyone has a photo of either, I would be very grateful to receive a copy.
In the meantime, I present this compilation of signalbox images as a tribute to the art of mechanical signalling!
Please note that my early photographic equipment comprised of a Kodak Disc Camera, and later a basic 126 roll film camera. Please excuse the poor quality of some of my earliest photos.

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Abbey Foregate Signalbox Shrewsbury 2008
Abbey Foregate Signalbox Shrewsbury 2008
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Aberthaw Signalbox 2006
Aberthaw Signalbox 2006
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Acton Canal Wharf Signalbox 1994
Acton Canal Wharf Signalbox 1994
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Acton Wells Junction Signalbox April 1994
Acton Wells Junction Signalbox April 1994
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Ancaster Signalbox 1992
Ancaster Signalbox 1992
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Appleby North Signalbox (view 1) 1991
Appleby North Signalbox (view 1) 1991
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Appleby North Signalbox (view 2) 1991
Appleby North Signalbox (view 2) 1991
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Aylesbury South Signalbox 1989
Aylesbury South Signalbox 1989
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Bamford Signalbox 1988
Bamford Signalbox 1988
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Banbury South Signalbox 1990
Banbury South Signalbox 1990
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Bargoed Signalbox 2006
Bargoed Signalbox 2006
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Barkston East Junction Signalbox 1992
Barkston East Junction Signalbox 1992
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Barnetby East Signalbox (view 2) 1992
Barnetby East Signalbox (view 2) 1992
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Barnetby East Signalbox (view 1) 1989
Barnetby East Signalbox (view 1) 1989
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Barnham Signalbox (view 1) 1986
Barnham Signalbox (view 1) 1986
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Barnham Signalbox (view 2) 1993
Barnham Signalbox (view 2) 1993
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Barnstaple Town Signalbox 1990
Barnstaple Town Signalbox 1990
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Barry Signalbox (view 1) 2006
Barry Signalbox (view 1) 2006
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Barry Signalbox (view 2) 2006
Barry Signalbox (view 2) 2006
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Bedale Signalbox 1992
Bedale Signalbox 1992
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Bellwater Junction Signalbox 1992
Bellwater Junction Signalbox 1992
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Bestwood Park Signalbox 1990
Bestwood Park Signalbox 1990
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Bingley Signalbox 1992
Bingley Signalbox 1992
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Blackpool North No.2 Signalbox 1992
Blackpool North No.2 Signalbox 1992
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Blea Moor Signalbox (view 1) 1990
Blea Moor Signalbox (view 1) 1990
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Bognor Regis Signalbox 2007 view 1
Bognor Regis Signalbox 2007 view 1
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Bognor Regis Signalbox 2007 view 2
Bognor Regis Signalbox 2007 view 2
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Bopeep Junction Signalbox 1986
Bopeep Junction Signalbox 1986
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Bransty Signalbox 1993
Bransty Signalbox 1993
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Broad Street No.2 Signalbox - Final Day - 27 June 1986
Broad Street No.2 Signalbox - Final Day - 27 June 1986
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Brundall Junction Signalbox (view 1)
Brundall Junction Signalbox (view 1)
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Brundall Junction Signalbox (view 2)
Brundall Junction Signalbox (view 2)
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Carmarthen Junction Signalbox (view 1) 2006
Carmarthen Junction Signalbox (view 1) 2006
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Carmarthen Junction Signalbox (view 2) 2006
Carmarthen Junction Signalbox (view 2) 2006
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Cattal Signalbox 2006
Cattal Signalbox 2006
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Clacton Signalbox 1994
Clacton Signalbox 1994
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