Secrets of the Signal Box

Secrets of the Signal Box. 1950’s old school railroad safety in the United Kingdom - it’s lever frames, absolute block system, upper and lower quadrant signals, and the dedicated personnel on duty day and night keeping the trains safe. Great images from days and occupations gone by, and at the end of the video a bovine emergency.
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[@anilpille189]

God bless all signal man

[@tracya4087]

thank you , my late grandad was career signalman , i still miss him now , just how many things i need to know i wish i could ask , regards from wigan lancashire

[@Historiespanarna]

Thank you! Just glad to keep memories of those dedicated men alive.

[@tracya4087]

yes , he was a true railwayman , he smoked a pipe and i never heard him raise his voice or swear in all the time i knew him , i have his retirement certificate framed on the wall thanking him for 47 years service , dated jan 1070 , i was one at the time , i was lucky enough to acquire the double pegger from the signal box next to his, circa 1922 , thanks for the chat mate @@Historiespanarna

[@jackx4311]

Many thanks for uploading this film!

[@Historiespanarna]

Your welcome! and there are currently another 23 videos in our railroads and trams playlist..

[@tracya4087]

thanks mate , i love signal boxes and wigan was once a world of them , we go and have a rummage sometimes @@Historiespanarna