Disused Signal boxes which are still standing?

[tsr]

I know that Upper Warlingham signalbox was demolished a while back, but there's still some sort of cabin forming a break in the fence on Platform 2 (between the London end and the OD1 banner repeater gantry) which I've always wondered about. It seems to date from the same sort of era as the gantry itself, but it's completely derelict from what I can tell. Does anyone know if this was something to do with signalling equipment, especially given the proportions of the windows overlooking the track, or if it was just a hut for some sort of p-way maintenance function?

 

[Mojo]

I don't think anyone's posted about the old signal box in the original bit at Bristol Temple Meads?
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe..._at_Bristol_Temple_Meads_-_old_signal_box.JPG

There's new plans to possibly look at converting this into office space.

 

[Robinson102]

I really didn't expect this many replies!

Thank you all for your information so far, and any further information that is forthcoming.

This will take a while to form into an organised list, I think...

 

[Henbury Loop]

Warmley in South Gloucestershire is very well preserved and open to the public most Saturdays.

Built in 1918, Warmley Signal Box is a listed building which has recently been refurbished.

Warmley signal box sits on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path where the path cuts across the High Street/London Road, Warmley.This means that it has excellent accessibility for walkers, cyclists and drivers.The signal box is steeped in history and centrally placed in the Warmley community which makes it an ideal venue for events. With a small, fenced off garden, the Signal Box has two levels and still has the original mechanisms and levers.The signal box was re-opened in style on 1 September 2013 with a 1918 themed event by Graham Derby, the last signalman to work at the box.

Facilities
Despite being quite small, Warmley signal box has a lot to offer, including;

free car park nearby
garden
toilets nearby
café nearby
Hire information
Warmley signal box is available for hire. This is a fantastic venue with unlimited possibilities. Uses for the signal box include;

community events
business events
community group meetings
theatre productions
a workspace for local businesses
parties
The fence around the signal box is also available for advertising.

http://www.southglos.gov.uk/environ...toric-sites-and-monuments/warmley-signal-box/

 

[Mickc1440]

Sheffield PSB will remain as it's still the relay room for the area, oh and my office is in it, Brightside box is still standing and another couple from my area retained for local control of their crossings are Dodworth and Shireoaks Station.

 

[randyrippley]

Hest Bank is I believe now unmanned after the crossing barriers were upgraded a couple of years ago

 

[MrPIC]

Whats the deal with old signal boxes? I've noticed the last few days that Harlow Mill and Hackney Downs old boxes (been shut for years!) have lights on inside. Are they used for anything? Or is that just to try and put off anyone thinking they'll get in and trash it?

 

[randyrippley]

Whats the deal with old signal boxes? I've noticed the last few days that Harlow Mill and Hackney Downs old boxes (been shut for years!) have lights on inside. Are they used for anything? Or is that just to try and put off anyone thinking they'll get in and trash it?

cottaging sites?

 

[TheBigD]

Lakenheath will be demolished soon... Notice has been posted on the box...

 

[bishdunster]

Following the Bournemouth to Weymouth resignalling last yeat I believe none of the boxes have been demolished yet, that would leave Poole, Hamworthy , Wareham ,Wool Dorchester and Weymouth still standing with most still having the frames intact.

 

[Francis]

Following the Bournemouth to Weymouth resignalling last yeat I believe none of the boxes have been demolished yet, that would leave Poole, Hamworthy , Wareham ,Wool Dorchester and Weymouth still standing with most still having the frames intact.

I was down there 5 Nov 2015. Hamworthy had just been demolished and Wool had completely gone. Poole was still intact, as were Wareham and Dorchester South. Box at Weymouth was closed a good while ago when electrification was extended from Bournemouth. It was a 1930's or 1950's design. I didn't notice it in the drenching rain that day. Maybe someone else can tell us if it has been demolished or not.

 

[pbaran]

Can't believe no-one has mentioned Bollo Lane...

 

[railnerd]

Hi.
First post in ages...

Littleworth SB is the only box still standing on the joint line that doesnt serve a purpose.

The remaining boxes are either listed or, like Sleaford North, have electrical supplies from them feeding the level crossing.

I would love to buy Littleworth.

 

[Francis]

Get away from it all at Shankend signalbox, converted into a home, on the Waverley route between Riccarton Jc and Hawick. Was up for sale in 2013 for £90k but withdrawn. Zoopla estimate it as being worth £52 k but there are 3 acres of land with it. May still be on the market for offers over £90k.....

http://www.scottishbordersproperties.co.uk/property-details.asp?PropertyID=836

 

[scott118]

Woking
Witham
Chelmsford

still stand....

 

[AndyPJG]

Woking

See Post#16 in this thread.

 

[scott118]

See Post#16 in this thread.

thanks for that..

 

[150219]

Wondering if anyone knows of any list of disused, but still standing, signal boxes in the UK?

If there isn't such a list, perhaps we could assemble one, if this is practical?

Thanks

Torre (boarded up, up platform)
Torquay (office, down platform)
Murrow West (now a house)
Cheltenham Spa (overgrown, downside, Bristol end of the station)

 

[Deepgreen]

Hurrah! Betchworth gets another stab at fame - the signal box used to be a part of the station building - on the Dorking-bound platform immediately next to the level crossing. The whole building still stands (used as offices now) therefore the 'box structure remains.

 

[RPM]

A couple of definites which I don't think have been mentioned so far:

Rye (E. Sussex) - disused, but protected by a grade II listing.
Brading (IOW) - now a heritage centre.

Additionally these ones may still exist/meet the stated criteria but I'm not 100% certain:

Awre Junction (Glos) - was used as a p-way base, later derelict.
Worstead (Norfolk) - privately owned I think.
Maiden Newton (Dorset) - was boarded up last time I saw it.
Chappel & Wakes Colne (Essex) - Grade II listed & preserved, but not completely certain if it was moved from elsewhere.
St Austel (Cornwall) - was certainly still there until relatively recently.

 

[Controller1701]

Rye (E. Sussex) - disused, but protected by a grade II listing.

Trust me Rye (East Sussex) is still very very much in use....

Paul

 

[RPM]

Trust me Rye (East Sussex) is still very very much in use....

Paul

Oops my mistake. It just had the blinds down over all the windows yesterday so I assumed it had closed.

 

[Cletus]

Walked past this place last weekend:

http://www.ealingcroquet.org/

The building in the picture looks a bit like a signal box. I wonder if it was?

 

[40907]

In 2013 26 signal boxes, some of which may well be disused were given Grade2 listed status in a project jointly run by Network Rail and English Heritage. 2 boxes in the North, 5 in the West, 7 in the East, and 12 in the South.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23451290

Two boxes relocated are Exeter West, now at Crewe Heritage Centre, and Kingswear, on the Paignton & Dartmouth steam railway, relocated to the side of the station. But there are many more boxes relocated to Heritage lines.

 

[Elecman]

Gisburn
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Basford Yard

 

[Rail Ranger]

Hale (Greater Manchester) if that has not yet been mentioned. Grade 2 listed (as is the whole station). Closed July 1991.

 

[Deepgreen]

I should know this, but suddenly realise that I'm not sure - was London Bridge (low level) ever a signal box or always a signalling centre from the outset? If the former...

 

[John Webb]

I should know this, but suddenly realise that I'm not sure - was London Bridge (low level) ever a signal box or always a signalling centre from the outset? If the former...

The London Bridge box was commissioned in 1975 and was a PSB covering Charing Cross(CX), Cannon Street(CS) and all parts of London Bridge. It was an N-X panel; the very large ground floor was needed to house all the relays concerned with interlocking this complex area. Control of CX and CS took place in 1976.

 

[Bevan Price]

The bottom half of Weaver Jn Box still exists as a relay room. The bottom half of Norton Bridge Box also still existed last year - will it survive the current trackwork (flyover) & resignalling work ?

 

[Waldgrun]

Two more for the list,
Havant (Hants)
Portsmouth Harbour.