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1 September 2010

Signalling Record Society

Some Items in Backtrack

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Issue	Items
2010 September Volume 24 Number 9 Issue 233	Article: "Past Barnetby's Signals" by Gavin Morrison. Photgraphic essay on the signals and signal boxes at Barnetby and Wrawby Junction (GCR) in the 1991-1995 period; plus one from 1988 on the back cover. Article: "Willie Gow and the Selkirk Branch" by Alistair F Nisbet includes a section describing the signalling arrangements but fails to include any illustrations of signals or signal boxes. Photos of SBs: Finsbury Park (GNR 1963), Hirst (NER 1965), Laira Junction (GWR 1961), Little Somerford (GWR 1962), Oldham Werneth (LYR 1957), Portobello East (NBR 1956). Photos of signals: Ashington Colliery (NER & NCB 1965), Bletchley (LNWR 1964), Havant (LBSCR 1961), Southampton Terminus (LSWR 1957), Wakefield Westgate (GNR 1961), Wandsworth Road (LBSCR 1909).
2010 August Volume 24 Number 8 Issue 232	Article: "The Heathfield Trip Goods" (GW) by Rory Wilson includes references to signalling arrangements and photos of Heathfield and Trusham SBs. Article: "Bad Day at Pontypridd" describes the consequences of not carrying out Rule 55 promptly coupled with conversation in the signal box. Article: "From Redhill to Reading" Part 1 (SER) by Jeremy Clarke includes photos of SBs Dorking Town (1964), Gomshall (1964), Reigate (1926, 1964). Article: "Track Renewals of Yesteryear" Part 1 by Michael Binks includes photo of Barking East SB (LTSR 1950s). Photos including SBs: Backworth (NER 1962), Chester No.4 (LNWR 1967), Neasden South Junction (GCR), Northolt East Junction (GCR), Sudbury Hill (GCR). Photos: Signals at Bishops Stortford (GER 1938), Bredbury Junction (CLC 1966), Clutton (GWR 1959), Haydon Square Goods Branch Junction (GER 1911), Leeds Central (GNR-LYR-LNWR-NER 1939), Ruislip (GCR) splitting distants, Yeovil Pen Mill (GWR 1967).
2010 July Volume 24 Number 7 Issue 231	Article "The Bankfoot Light Railway" (CR) by Alistair Nisbet is a brief history of the branch, including a description of some of the signalling arrangements. Pictures include a track layout of Bankfoot and an interior view of Strathord SB. Article "Lanky Influence At Goole" by Mike Fell describes the interface with the railway and includes track plans of the Port of Goole in 1858 and Goole Docks in 1962. Photo article "Country Signal Boxes on the Salisbury to Southampton Line" (LSWR) with notes by Richard Foster (aided by Martin Elms and Chris Osment) features Dean SB exterior, interior and locking room and an exterior view of Dunbridge SB. Article "Catastrophe at Kiltimagh" (GSWR) has details of the signalling there including a track and signalling diagram dated 1916. Photos featuring SBs: Abington (LNWR 1965), Dean (LSWR 1935). Photos featuring signals: Afon Wen (CR 1964), Bletchley (LNWR 1961), Dundee (CR 1962), Dunfermline Lower (NBR 1966), Folkestone Junction (SER), Garelochhead (NBR 1959), Inverkeithing (NBR 1961), Llangybi (LNWR 1964), Norwich (GER 1967), Pantyffynon (GWR 1989), Rushton (NSR 1959), St Monance (NBR 1959).
2010 June Volume 24 Number 6 Issue 230	Article "The Railway To The 'Bwl" by Edward A Evans is an account of the Taff Vale Railway branch to Ynysybwl. It includes a section on the signal boxes, a map of the branch and photos of SBs at Clydach Court Junction (1958), Windsor Passing Siding (1959), Ynysybwl (1959) Photos including SBs: Bath Green Park (S&D 1964), Berkswell (LNWR 1968), Bradford Exchange (LYR 1966), Gretna Junction (CR), Horton-in-Ribblesdale (MR 1967), Ledston (NER 1967), Leeds City (1960), Millhouses & Ecclesall (MR 1967).
2010 May Volume 24 Number 5 Issue 229	Article: "Chelsea Box & Chelsea Basin" (WLER) by Jonathan Jarvis. Includes a history of the area and a good deal of signalling information. Well illustrated including interior and exterior views of Chelsea & Fulham SB and a signalling diagram for that location. Also a map of the signal box locations along the WLR/WLER in 1969. Article: "The Forth & Clyde Railway" (part 2) by Robert Campbell includes a detailed description of the route and photos of SBs at Balfron, Drymen (except that they weren't that day!). Photos of SBs: Barrhill (GSWR 1984), Castleton (LYR 1960), Goraghwood (GNRI 1964), St Pancras (MR 1979), Seaton Junction (LSWR 1964), Stirling New Bridge (CR), Sugar Loaf Summit (LNWR 1964). Photos of signals: Ballycarry (NCC 1968), Builth Road (LNWR), Dunblane (CR 1964), Old Hill (GWR 1963).
2010 April Volume 24 Number 4 Issue 228	Article "Kirkstead to Little Steeping - The New Line" by A J Ludlam (GNR). Detailed survey of this line with good description of signalling and operational practices. Photos of Signal Boxes included: Bellwater Junction (1970), Firsby South (1947), New Bolingbroke (1913 1969), Midville (1970), Spilsby Crossing (1971), Tumby Woodside (1961 1970) Letters: Follow-ons to the Level Crossing article in the February 2010 issue. Signal Boxes in Photos: Earlsfield (LSWR 1900). Signals in Photos: Bishop Lydeard (GWR 1960), Dover Priory (SECR 1961), Kettering (MR 1954), London Victoria Eastern (SECR c1938), Ribblehead (MR 1966), Tonbridge (SECR 1960 1961), West Ealing (GWR 1881).
2010 March Volume 24 Number 3 Issue 227	Article: "The Forth & Clyde Railway" (part 1) by Robert Campbell includes a map of the area and photos of Balfron SB (NB440), Buchlyvie SB (NB440), Caldarvan SB (NB440 1949), and Kippen SB (NB440). Photos: Oxenholme Junction SB (LNWR 193x), Sheffield South SB (MR820 1964), Stalbridge SB (S&DJR 1962), Toton South End Junction SB (MR711), Truro West SB (GW330 1959).
2010 February Volume 24 Number 2 Issue 226	Article "Level Crossings" by Michael B Binks. An excellent guide to the history of Level Crossings and explanation of the different types. Includes photos: Abbey Wood (SER), Bonsall LC (GC170 1989), Low Row (NER), Picton (interior & exterior) (NER 1972), Slade Green (SER) Article "Imperial Jubilees" includes photos: Millhouses & Ecclesall SB (MR820 1966), Penrith (LNWR 1952). Article "Out of Euston" includes photo: Kings Langley SB (LNWR 1963). Article "A South Wales Miscellany" includes photo: British Rhondda SB (GW610 1963). Photos: Charing Cross SB (SER 1919), Manchester London Road SB (LNWR 1923), Manningtree SB (GE240 1979). Photo: Theddingworth SB (LNWR 1966).
2010 January Volume 24 Number 1 Issue 225	Article "Hall Lane Signal Box in 1976-1977" by Allan Patterson. The author was signalman at Hall Lane (GNR) in that period and sets out the working practices, well illustrated with interior and exterior views of the SB. Also included is a good picture of Bowling Junction (LYR) SB. Photos: Aylestone Hill SB (GWR), Brecon Curve Junction (GWR 1962), Harecastle (NSR), Penshurst SB (SER 1961), Scout Green SB (LNWR 1967), interior of Watford SB (LNWR 1919).

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