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Semaphores Rule
A bit of a Flickrite convention in Worcester on 4 February 2017 allowed me to meet the very talented (and fairly local) Stuart Hassell, also present were Steve Burdett (another Flickrite) and Stephen Miles (not yet converted). Having resided in the wonderful city during the 1990s my aim for the day (other than meeting Stuart H.) was to grab another shot of this marvellous array of semaphores at the northern end of Shrub Hill station, arguably one of the best in Britain now. Please note that I have not said 'capture (the semaphores) before they are replaced,' as according to Michael Rhodes superb book 'Resignalling Britain' the box here is not expected to close until 2048; it is therefore, more likely that my demise will be before that of the box at Worcester Shrub Hill!
On a sunny 4 February 2017 GWR power-car numbered 43022 leads 1P51, the 12.13 Hereford to London Paddington round from Foregate Street into Shrub Hill.
Of interest, towards the right of the image there is a box on the signal pole (SH77), white at the top and grey below: I have it on good authority (well, Steve Burdett) that this is unique in Britain on a semaphore signal, it is an electronic route indicator, used because the more traditional form of semaphore route indicator would cause sighting problems for drivers.
Semaphores Rule
A bit of a Flickrite convention in Worcester on 4 February 2017 allowed me to meet the very talented (and fairly local) Stuart Hassell, also present were Steve Burdett (another Flickrite) and Stephen Miles (not yet converted). Having resided in the wonderful city during the 1990s my aim for the day (other than meeting Stuart H.) was to grab another shot of this marvellous array of semaphores at the northern end of Shrub Hill station, arguably one of the best in Britain now. Please note that I have not said 'capture (the semaphores) before they are replaced,' as according to Michael Rhodes superb book 'Resignalling Britain' the box here is not expected to close until 2048; it is therefore, more likely that my demise will be before that of the box at Worcester Shrub Hill!
On a sunny 4 February 2017 GWR power-car numbered 43022 leads 1P51, the 12.13 Hereford to London Paddington round from Foregate Street into Shrub Hill.
Of interest, towards the right of the image there is a box on the signal pole (SH77), white at the top and grey below: I have it on good authority (well, Steve Burdett) that this is unique in Britain on a semaphore signal, it is an electronic route indicator, used because the more traditional form of semaphore route indicator would cause sighting problems for drivers.