KSE Signalling Project

No rest for the Moles. We've been putting off digging for the next benches that require installation, owing to the need to get the box progressed with the frame, in readiness for the big gala... Whilst the weather is good, we could no longer put off the digging, and set to with the largest excavation. Just outside the box, we squeeze a bench for most of the signal wires to run on flat wheels, carrying them underneath the 4 lines. In the same place, we have to get wire stakes in place for the other signal wires, ducts to feed on to the Junction box as well as leaving enough space for the drainage run. We moved the bench so that it was adjacent to the hole, using a small trolley. Timmy's help with the digging wasn't necessarily constuctive... If that weren't enough, the ground we had to dig, to the levels required, had a few 'challenges' to overcome. Such as big rocks, cement leftovers from the building works and a mound of rubble! Motivational encouragement was p...

The semi-permanent web of scaffolding that has shrouded the box for so long has at last been removed revealing this 1860’s signalbox in all its glory. A sight anticipated for so long by all those of us who yearn for the sights and sounds of days gone by. Much remains still to be done in the finessing of the structure with Tim and the team beavering away amongst a mountain of rods, bell cranks and pulleys – all beautifully refurbished and awaiting installation. Preliminary work has already begun on the entrance steps and the wheelchair platform (which will be accessed from the back of the ‘box from the new footpath) that will provide all our disabled visitors with direct entrance to the ‘box enabling them to witness the workings at first-hand. As you can see from the ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures, we have come a long way since we started and, although winter is slowing us down as usual, I hope to report further progress and pictures very soon. S&DR Signal Box - In Original Condition...