Wilstrop Crossing

Wilstrop Crossing is still worked, on one shift at least, by a resident crossing keeper. It features opposing signals cleared for trains in both directions on the single line because it is an in-section crossing, not a block post. Hand operated swing gates were once commonly seen but are giving way to lifting barriers.

The geographic location of the signal box and crossing can be seen on a current OS Map. The map will place this location at the centre of the map panel, roll the mouse over the icon(s) to reveal what they represent. Increase the scale using the scale selector on the left to separate closely positioned icons.

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Marston Moor
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Hammerton

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Video Credits

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Key Chronology

1848	Line opened by East & West Yorkshire Junction Railway.
1852	East & West Yorkshire Junction Railway become part of the York and North Midland Railway.
1854	York and North Midland Railway become part of the newly created North Eastern Railway.

 

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Can you help?

The project would love to hear from you, especially if you worked or still work in a signal box, and you are willing to provide reminiscences and / or pictures. Please contact the webmaster in the first instance.

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