Great video. Brought back some lovely memories of when I was a box boy at Edgware Road cabin somewhere around 52/53 years ago. Even with all that extra equipment in there which we obviously didn't have it was nice to see the lever frame still in use. To be honest though it didn't look like the front panels had been painted since I was there lol. Thanks for posting
Hi. Very interesting 👍🏻 Nothing like a conventional signal box with long leavers lol 😆 Manchester Victoria had some of those short lever frames boxes.....😄 I think they where Westinghouse..🤔 Looks very busy too. Cheers Stevie 😎
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So if I understand it, you set the point, and then you can clear the signal. But does it take into account what is in the block ahead? And do the signals drop to red when a train has passed?
Hi, On LU signals, we would select a route into an occupied block at times. The signal would remain at red and as the train ahead moved off, the signal behind would then clear. The signal would then return back to red automatically as the train passed into the section. If we then required the same route again, we would re stroke the lever, put it back and pull it again, which would then clear again as the block became un occupied. This practice is used to enable faster clearing of signals in a busy location. This means our signals are knows as semi automatic due to this way of working. Hope this helps
It's not a stupid question at all. The levers are mechanically interlocked. Power frames can be designed with all electric interlocking and they were popular on UK main lines but London Underground liked its mechanical interlocking and that frame was mechanically interlocked.
At about 8:22, it looks like you place a signal lever in the middle position for a bit - just wondering why this would be needed? Points obviously have a transition between one position and the other but I can't think what would be happening in a signal.
This is due to back locking. the train has passed the signal so it has returned to danger but as the train is still within the route protected by the signal, the lever will not pass the mid position thus holding the mechanical locking on the point levers. Once the train has completed the move over the points, the track circuit shows clear and the back locking is released (click)
Do TfL allow personal electronics to be used on the operational floor? Network Rail don't anymore after the incident in Germany, that that it's really enforced.
It really depends on what kind of person you are. Most of it is a form of logic. Edgware rd was one of the hardest boxes to work and these shots were all taken during a night shift. It is a lot harder during the day. many people are unable to master it due to the speed and stress. When the service is delayed, the phones are also ringing with service alterations and diversions. If there is a failure in your patch, its about as busy as it gets and on the scale, prob about 20. personally, i loved Edgware rd before it closed as i loved the hype. i was bored at the quieter cabins.
it was very fun. Edgware rd was my favorite box to work. Gone now unfortunately. Now i have to sit in a huge room clicking a mouse and pressing buttons on a keyboard. no charm
