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Box to Box Vol.1: Western and Southern Regions (83-mins)

Box to Box Vol.1: Western and Southern Regions (83-mins)


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The age of mechanical signalling on the National Network is drawing to a close. In this series we document the last areas of semaphore signalling and signalboxes against a backdrop of passenger and freight workings. We include a detailed look at the world’s largest mechanical signalbox at Shrewsbury plus the working arrangements at Worcester box.

On this volume:

The Western Main line through Cornwall - Yeovil Pen Mill - Brockenhurst - Along the South Coast including Littlehampton and Bognor Regis - Lewes to Hastings - Kent signalling including Deal, Sandwich, Canterbury West and along the Wye Valley - The Medway Valley including Maidstone, East Farleigh, Gillingham and Wateringbury, South Wales with Carbeston Road, Whitland, Ferryside, Pembrey Port, Pantyffnon and Tondu - Western Signalling at Banbury, Moreton-in-Marsh, Worcester and the surrounding lines and Ledbury - The North & West with Abergavenny and all the boxes to Craven Arms and Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury with the signalboxes at Sutton Bridge Junction, Severn Bridge Junction, Abbey Foregate and Crewe Junction. A wide range of traffic is seen from the station and boxes in and around Shrewsbury.

A comprehensive look at mechanical signalling in the 21st Century



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Box to Box Vol.2: East Anglia (95-mins)

Box to Box Vol.2: East Anglia (95-mins)


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The age of mechanical signalling on the National Network is drawing to a close. In this series we document the last areas of semaphore signalling and signalboxes against a backdrop of passenger and freight workings. In this programme we explore the lines East from Peterborough to Norwich, Ipswich plus the Wherry Lines. We also include archive film from the 1980s.

The Programme Comprises:

Cambridge Power Box and the signal boxes in the area - Bury St Edmunds, Clacton on Sea, and the Great Eastern Main Line plus the East Suffolk past and present - Ely in the 1980s with North Junction and Dock Junction boxes and freight and passenger workings - the line from Ely to Norwich via Thetford prior to the end of mechanical signalling - Preservation in Norfolk - A detailed look at the signalling on the Wherry lines from Norwich to Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft past and present including loco hauled passenger trains in the 1980s with Class 31, Class 37 and Class 47 haulage. Includes the boxes at Brundall, Great Yarmouth, Acle, Reedham, Lowestoft, Cantley and Oulton Broad past and present - the line from Ely to Kings Lynn - Signalling on the line from Ely to Peterborough with a range of traction and a look back to the 1980s.

1hr 35 mins approx



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Box to Box Vol.3: Lincolnshire & East Midlands (100-mins)

Box to Box Vol.3: Lincolnshire & East Midlands (100-mins)


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The age of mechanical signalling on the National Network is drawing to a close. In this series we document the last areas of semaphore signalling and signal boxes against a backdrop of passenger and freight workings. In this programme we explore the lines North from Peterborough, throughout Lincolnshire and in and around the East Midlands in the former Eastern Region of British Railways.

Peterborough and the signal boxes old and new along the East Coast Main Line - the line through Sleaford and Boston to the East Coast at Skegness with a look back at the line and the veteran somersault signals - Reminders of the ‘Joint Line’ through Spalding - Coal traffic through Worksop and the box at Maltby - Signalling on the colliery line through Shirebrook and Clipstone to the last of Nottinghamshire’s mines at Thoresby - The lines through Newark and Lincoln to South Humberside - The route from Gainsborough and Brigg to Barnetby- A detailed look at the semaphores and signalboxes at Wrawby Junction and Barnetby along with film from the early 1990s and first generation traction - The route through South Humberside to Brocklesby and Grimsby - the branch to Barton on Humber with the manually worked crossings and signalboxes.

Running Time One Hour and 40 Minutes




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Box to Box Vol.4: Midland Region (100-mins)

Box to Box Vol.4: Midland Region (100-mins)


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The age of mechanical signalling on the National Network is drawing to a close. In this series we document the last areas of semaphore signalling and signalboxes against a backdrop of passenger and freight workings. In Volume 4 we look at the former London Midland Region from London to the North West and North Wales including the West Coast Main Line.

The programme comprises:

Wrexham and the route to Chester - The North Wales Coast to Holyhead including the branches to Llandudno & Blaneau - Helsby and the lines on Merseyside - LNWR signal Boxes - West London from Dudding Hill to Acton Canal Wharf - Greenford East - Melton Mowbray & Oakham including a Midland signal at Ketton - Lowdham to Newark - The freight line through Coalville - The East Midlands Regional Operating Centre - Derby to Stoke on Trent via Uttoxeter - The West Coast Main Line from Stafford to Crewe & Stoke on Trent - Victorian signal boxes in and around Stockport - The line through Cheshire to Northwich- Buxton and the line to Stockport - Peak Forest - The Hope Valley route through New Mills and Edale - The Manchester suburbs - North East Manchester from Ashton Moss to Diggle. Plus Manchester signal boxes and semaphores in the 1990s.




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Box to Box Vol.5: The North West (80-mins) (Released May 2016)

Box to Box Vol.5: The North West (80-mins) (Released May 2016)


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The age of mechanical signalling on the National Network is drawing to a close. In this series we document the last areas of semaphore signalling and signal boxes against a backdrop of passenger and freight workings. This Volume explores the North Western area of the former Midland Region, from Lancashire to the Cumbrian Hills and Coast. It also includes archive film from the 1960s and 70s.

The Programme Comprises:

Lancashire and some survivors on the lines through Burscough Junction and Parbold - Blackpool and the semaphores and boxes on the line to Preston - The West Coast Main Line past and present from Carnforth to Carlisle including Grayrigg, Tebay, Scout Green, Penrith and Carlisle in the 1960s plus Hest Bank, Carnforth and Carlisle in the present day. The Cumbrian Coast from Carnforth to Carlisle with all the signalboxes including Arnside, Ulverston, Workington, Drigg, Barrow in Furness , Wigton & Sellafield. The Settle and Carlisle with Hellifield, Settle Junction, Blea Moor, Garsdale, Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, Culgaith and Howe & Co signal boxes featuring some rare signalling survivors. Plus archive film of many closed boxes including Dent, Kirkby Stephen, Horton and Ais Gill boxes in the 1960s. We also visit Settle Box and feature its workings.

1hr 20 mins approx




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Box to Box Vol.6: The North East (83-mins) (Released October 2016)

Box to Box Vol.6: The North East (83-mins) (Released October 2016)


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The age of mechanical signalling on the National Network is drawing to a close. In this series we document the last areas of semaphore signalling and signal boxes against a backdrop of passenger and freight workings. In this programme we explore the lines from Yorkshire and North Humberside to Teesside, The Tyne Valley and Newcastle that constituted the North Eastern Region of British Railways.

In this volume we feature: The East Coast Main Line from Doncaster to Selby - North Humberside from Gilberdyke to Hull - York to Scarborough including some unusual designs at Kirkham Abbey and Weaverthorpe & archive film from Scarborough - West Yorkshire with a variety of boxes at Halifax and Batley - The Harrogate Loop with the semaphores and boxes including Knaresborough - Teesside including the triangular junction at Norton - The Esk Valley at Nunthorpe and Grosmont - The branch to Bishops Auckland - The Tyne Valley Line from Newcastle to Carlisle - The Blyth & Tyne freight lines to the north of Newcastle - The East Coast Main Line from York to Newcastle and Alnmouth.



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