Signalbox Collection

Poster produced for British Railways (BR), showing a railway worker manually operating the signals in the Greenwood signal box, New Barnet, London

Evesham Station, Worcestershire, c. 1959
A view of Evesham Station in Worcestershire, taken in the late 1950s, showing the signal box and a group of men working on the line. Cars are parked along the front of the station building

Evesham Station, Worcestershire, May 1962
A view of Evesham Station in Worcestershire, taken in May 1962, showing the signal box, water tower and platforms

Dudley Station, Worcestershire, c. 1955
A view of Dudley Station in Worcestershire, taken about 1955, showing the station building, signal box and footbridge, and locomotive No. 8742 at the platform

Railwayman - 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury
A railwayman walks across the tracks to the 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1991

Ipswich, East Suffolk Junction, about 1911
Ipswich railway line, 1911. East Suffolk Junction, possibly taken from London Road bridge, looking north-west. The Norwich main line continues straight ahead

York, locomotive signal box in locomotive yard
Signal box in York locomotive yard, with a signal gantry in the foreground

The 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England Date: 1991

General Strike - Varsity undergraduate volunteers
The General Strike - Varsity undergraduate volunteers manning the signal box at LMS Bletchley. 1926

Clapham Junction railway station in Battersea, circa 1900. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

A signalman at work at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
A signalman at work in the 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England Date: 1991

Tenbury Wells Station, Worcestershire, c. 1960s
A view of Tenbury Wells Station on the Worcestershire-Shropshire border, c.1960s, showing the signalbox, signals and platforms from track height

Hartlebury Station, Worcestershire, c. 1980
A view towards the signalbox and level crossing at Hartlebury station in Worcestershire, c.1980. The overbridge and platform canopies were removed in the 1960s

Worcester Foregate Street, Worcestershire, c. 1950s
A view of Worcester Foregate Street station in Worcestershire, c.1950s, showing the station nameboard, footbridge and signalbox

Blue Anchor Station and Signal Box, Somerset
A view of Blue Anchor Station in Somerset, showing the Blue Anchor Signal Box on the right and the level crossing next to it which controlled the road traffic to the seafront

Front and back covers, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson, published by the Great Western Railway in the companys centenary year

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"Preserving the Legacy: The Signalbox - A Glimpse into Railway History" Step back in time with this captivating poster produced for British Railways (BR), showcasing a railway worker skillfully operating the signalbox. Transporting us to Dudley Station, Worcestershire circa 1955, and Evesham Station in both 1959 and May 1962, these snapshots capture the essence of an era long gone. From York's locomotive signal box nestled within the bustling locomotive yard to Shrewsbury's impressive 180 lever railway signal box, we witness the intricate mechanisms that once controlled train movements across vast networks. Ipswich's East Suffolk Junction takes us even further back in time, offering a glimpse into rail history dating back to around 1911. During times of adversity such as the General Strike, Varsity undergraduate volunteers stepped up to ensure smooth operations at various stations. Clapham Junction stands out as a hub of activity where countless journeys commenced or concluded under watchful eyes. Immerse yourself in this enchanting world as we observe a dedicated signalman diligently working at Shrewsbury Station in Shropshire, England. Their unwavering commitment ensured safe passage for countless passengers throughout history. The front and back covers of "Railway Ribaldry" by W Heath Robinson add whimsy and charm to our exploration of these iconic structures. These illustrations remind us that while their purpose was serious business, there was room for lightheartedness amidst the daily routine. Join us on this journey through time as we celebrate and preserve the legacy of signalboxes - guardians of railways past.