Thanks for your comment. Sadly the signalbox has now closed but as it is a grade 2 listed building it will not be demolished. Hopefully it will be opened to visitors at some point as a museum.
As a Former Movements Inspector I must say your very honored to have been allowed into the Signal Box, even more so to have a go, I thought you did very well. Very Glad you made the video with Mechanical Signalling being replaced so often videos like yours are an invaluable reminder of how proper signalling is done. If your ever lucky enough to go into another Mechanical Signal Box it my be worth asking if you can video the locking as trains are being signaled, best way to describe it is watching a mechanical computer. The locking is designed to stop any conflicting move been set but allow all non conflicting moves.
Thank you for your comments. I do feel honoured to have visited quite a number of signal boxes over the years. The majority have been official visits where permission has been sought and granted (as was the case for the Par 'box visit). Visiting the magnificent LNWR 'boxes at Shrewsbury was probably the high-water mark but in those days I didn't have a video camera. The visit to Banbury North signal box a few years ago was another highlight and can be viewed at ua-cam.com/video/1g_RKG1ci-U/v-deo.html There are quite a number of websites featuring films of working mechanical signal boxes. The most comprehensive is www.nrmfriends.org.uk/post/the-film-archive-of-railway-signalling-and-people-farsap
Good morning. So glad this was recorded in Par signal box for prosperity as it will be gone forever soon 😢 Thanks Stevie 🙏
Thanks for your comment. Sadly the signalbox has now closed but as it is a grade 2 listed building it will not be demolished. Hopefully it will be opened to visitors at some point as a museum.
As a Former Movements Inspector I must say your very honored to have been allowed into the Signal Box, even more so to have a go, I thought you did very well. Very Glad you made the video with Mechanical Signalling being replaced so often videos like yours are an invaluable reminder of how proper signalling is done. If your ever lucky enough to go into another Mechanical Signal Box it my be worth asking if you can video the locking as trains are being signaled, best way to describe it is watching a mechanical computer. The locking is designed to stop any conflicting move been set but allow all non conflicting moves.
Thank you for your comments. I do feel honoured to have visited quite a number of signal boxes over the years. The majority have been official visits where permission has been sought and granted (as was the case for the Par 'box visit). Visiting the magnificent LNWR 'boxes at Shrewsbury was probably the high-water mark but in those days I didn't have a video camera. The visit to Banbury North signal box a few years ago was another highlight and can be viewed at ua-cam.com/video/1g_RKG1ci-U/v-deo.html There are quite a number of websites featuring films of working mechanical signal boxes. The most comprehensive is www.nrmfriends.org.uk/post/the-film-archive-of-railway-signalling-and-people-farsap