Shrewsbury's Severn Bridge Junction - the largest operational mechanical signal box in the world!

[editor]

What a beaut and - amazingly - this could still be operational until as late as 2050!

Severn Bridge Junction signal box

Severn Bridge Junction - Wikipedia

 

[blossie33]

I was up in Shrewsbury in June, I didn't know about the signal box - very interesting!

 

[davesgcr]

I was up in Shrewsbury in June, I didn't know about the signal box - very interesting!

A mecca for proper signalling - there are other good mechanical boxes near to the station ! - a time warp , but nicely busy.

 

[editor]

Looking lovely. Video here £250,000 major refurbishment at world’s largest operating mechanical signal box