Triple Signalbox visit at the West Somerset Railway! The signalling system explained
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- I visited Bishops Lydeard, Williton, and Crowcombe Heathfield signalboxes, and the Signallers showed me how the signalling system works, what the equipment does, and the special features of each signalbox.
This was filmed during the Diesel Gala in the summer of 2023.
Fascinating video. Been on the line many a time. My late prothrombin who passed I'm June lived between Taunton and Norton Fitzwarren
I'm glad you found the video fascinating
I like how over in your part of the world the lever interlockings have stuck around like they have. Here in the US I don't know of any off the top of my head that are still around and functional with the exception of a museum one in Pennsylvania.
While there are still some semaphore installations on the mainline in the uk, they’re generally limited to low traffic lines with some notable exceptions, most of the semaphore boxes you see videos of, including these, are on preserved railways operated as museums by volunteers. Semaphore signalling would certainly be a challenge on our mainlines with 125 mph speed limits!
@mikeludford5734 Well y'all still did good keeping the old Semaphores.
We still have some great and beautiful signalboxes in operation here in the UK.
Most are on heritage lines now due modernisation. I'm glad you enjoy looking at the levers and appreciate the brilliant interlocking systems necessary to keep trains running safely.
Also worked 2 Railtours onto the line to Minehead
Wow. That's great!
You got very lucky with the BL signaller, he‘s definitely my favourite signaller to see, I always try and stop and have a chat with him when I can.
Hello mate. Thanks for the comment, and I love the IET name! 😂.
If you're up there again anytime, would you pass on my greetings to the gentlemen. Yes, he's a top bloke and really made my day because I'm so passionate about trains/signalling, and it was amazing to be shown around.
If you remember, let me know if he's seen the video please.
Take care.
@@TrainsPlanesBuses Will do mate!