SM42 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I've been sorting through some old photos and came across the following pictures of signalboxes. The problem is any notes I may have kept are long gone. So can I appeal to the collective knowledge of RMweb to identify the following. As far as I know all were taken some time after 1993. Scotland 1 Scotland 2 Scotland 3 Nottingham area. (I stumbled on this one whilst trying to find Nottingham exhibition by dead reckoning and vague memories of a map) And finally somwhere in the Stoke area. Possibly Longport. Can anyone confirm this? Thank you Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2015 The first one is, I think, Cumbernauld. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Looks like you are correct about Longport Junction https://www.flickr.com/photos/98636950@N04/15316877541/ cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2015 The Nottingham one is Vernon Road/Davids Lane level crossing. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.984674,-1.181666,3a,75y,350.98h,79.49t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sbbLpyi9CvIUH6FNlnZg9HA!2e0 'Box now all swept away to make room for the trams! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2015 The Nottingham one is Vernon Road/Davids Lane level crossing. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Bulwell,+Nottingham+NG6/@52.984777,-1.18143,3a,75y,338.11h,83.21t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1srp9y24W5DUGoBliN7Jlh1w!2e0!4m2!3m1!1s0x4879c0230d800149:0xd13767c6a0e01cb0 'Box now all swept away to make room for the trams! Otherwise known as Lincoln Street Crossing Signal Box. Looks like you are correct about Longport Junction https://www.flickr.com/photos/98636950@N04/15316877541/ cheers Note the adjustable OLE gantry to allow for colliery subsidance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thank you good people. Having looked at the known photos I have, I think the little un might be on the Stranraer route but I can't be sure. Stranraer box was in the same role of film. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2015 Do you know what the letters on the third one are? They may give a clue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Accord Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Do you know what the letters on the third one are? They may give a clue. The letters are "SPT", so not much help aside from to indicate the box is in the West of Scotland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2015 Second one is possibly Barrhill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2015 Girvan? Girvan Signal Box - 07-04-1995 by agcthoms, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Second one is possibly Barrhill It is indeed. The mystery is solved . Thank you all. Watch this space. there are couple of others I've yet to scan. Didn't want to wear you out too soon. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Shaw Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Second one is possibly Barrhill It's definitely Barrhill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Three more if you could be so kind. Scotland again, number 4 and Number 5 Finally, no idea where this is but possibly down south somehwere Thank you Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2015 The last one is very like Ford. But the pic that I have found of Ford has the staircase at the near end (where you would expect it given that there is a level crossing), and an outhouse at the top of the stairs. Could be that your photo is more recent as the staircase is clearly modern. Edit: NOT Ford. Hipped roof. But at least we can say (?) that it is an LBSC box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2015 I've been sorting through some old photos and came across the following pictures of signalboxes. The problem is any notes I may have kept are long gone. So can I appeal to the collective knowledge of RMweb to identify the following. As far as I know all were taken some time after 1993. Scotland 1 Scotland 1.jpg Andy That is an interesting signal! Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2015 That is an interesting signal! Keith It's what helped me to identify the location. That and the Strathclyde 156 on a turnback. Somewhere in my slide collection I have a very similar shot but with a 101. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 That is an interesting signal! Keith It's probably why I took the picture. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest B Exam Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Otherwise known as Lincoln Street Crossing Signal Box. Box still exists as a training box at the back of the former Leicester Power Box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Box still exists as a training box at the back of the former Leicester Power Box. Not any more I'm afraid, disappeared around autumn last year, it seems the training compound has been/is being cleared. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Kirkham Posted February 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2015 Three more if you could be so kind. Scotland again, number 4 Scotland 4.jpg and Number 5 Scotland 5.jpg I think 4 may be New Cumnock and 5 Hollywood (just north of Dumfries) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thank you Andy. Confirmed by the power of the web That would make sense as I recall a family holiday in the Dumfries area as a change from heading to the Highlands. Just that last one then . I'm beginning to doubt if it is down south as there is a distinct lack of third rail in the photo and I would have expected to see the end of it just before / after the crossing. I suspect it was taken around about the mid 90s. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest B Exam Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Not any more I'm afraid, disappeared around autumn last year, it seems the training compound has been/is being cleared. My signalling guru suggests its been preserved and may of moved to Rushden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingsignalman Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Just a wild guess but is the last unidentified box of North Eastern Railway origin? It reminds me of the design that was at Castleford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Road Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I think 4 may be New Cumnock and 5 Hollywood (just north of Dumfries) Yep . New Cumnock and Hollywood M b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Road Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Yep . New Cumnock and Hollywood M b I will correct myself here - actually Holywood ( one L ) . Mb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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