Pontrilas Signal box

[Peter Eaton]

.Hi.

I have been on holiday this  week at Pontrilas station

As my train photos capture the GWR signals & the box here I am wondering if plans of the signal box are available to inspire me to create this in a model form.

 

Lucky my local ex box ''Pinxton'' was produced my Hornby several years ago !

 

Thanks

 

Peter

[Mallard60022]

Good there isn't it? maybe not so busy freight wise these days. Is it still run by the lovely older Brother/Sister combo who are solid Enthusiasts? Box plans may be available from a Signal Box group on FB?

P

[David Bigcheeseplant]

There was an article about  building Pontrilas signal box for the model of Bucks hill in Model Railway Journal issue 132

[Peter Eaton]

5 hours ago, Mallard60022 said:

Good there isn't it? maybe not so busy freight wise these days. Is it still run by the lovely older Brother/Sister combo who are solid Enthusiasts?

Yes they are running it.

Just booked for week next year.

A few freights still running to get excited with.....

thanks.

 

[Peter Eaton]

5 hours ago, David Bigcheeseplant said:

There was an article about  building Pontrilas signal box for the model of Bucks hill in Model Railway Journal issue 132

Just ordered ,& off down the road with camera 

thanks

 

[Peter Eaton]

Back in the  Pontrilas station again for a weeks holiday,

 

Booked workings of 13 class 67 loco hauled passenger trains on weekdays this time.

plus the new class 197's units

Hopefully a few freights.

Talk of a new station still ongoing & lucky not at the original site & assume a park & ride near the Sawmill,,,

Happy hols.

Peter

[Mallard60022]

1 hour ago, Peter Eaton said:

Back in the  Pontrilas station again for a weeks holiday,

 

Booked workings of 13 class 67 loco hauled passenger trains on weekdays this time.

plus the new class 197's units

Hopefully a few freights.

Talk of a new station still ongoing & lucky not at the original site & assume a park & ride near the Sawmill,,,

Happy hols.

Peter

Is it still run and owned by the Brother and Sister, Rail Enthusiasts both?

Phil

[Peter Eaton]

6 hours ago, Mallard60022 said:

Is it still run and owned by the Brother and Sister, Rail Enthusiasts both?

Phil

Glad you asked ! Yes John & Jo still OK here & running the holiday let.

Peter

[Peter Eaton]

First time I have seen the class 67 on the South end of a train.

Long live the GWR  semaphores

[The Johnster]

Working the 8M01 Cardiff Long Dyke-Croes Newydd one night in what was probably 1971 or 72, I put off a loaded GPV (Penrhyndaudraeth Quarry traffic) with a hotbox here once.  The signalman was not happy about it!  There were, IIRC, two kickback sidings off the up loop which were used for this purpose, and they were behind the box; no idea if they or even the formation are still there, but the exit dummy can be seen in the photo so it might be, hidden in the undergrowth...

[Peter Eaton]

(image from Railcam.co.uk)

 

Told the siding in front of the box & back to the station building the undergrowth was cut back extensively last week & it is ''noticeable''with night time work in the area & here at the station next weekend....from the regular inconvenience network rail letter. Sad I go home Friday night!

Peter

Edited August 8, 2023 by Peter Eaton
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[Mallard60022]

When I went here a few times in the 90s, the Timber Sidings were still in use and there were some 'mixed' Freights too; forgotten their names now. Loadhaul?

Main Traffic was Steel and the inevitable Bog Carts of course. 

Great to see a REAL loco operated Train even if it is pushing!

I was never brave enough to ask the Bobby for a visit.

Thanks and hope you enjoyed your week.

Phil