Blackpool semaphores
Arguably the most impressive display of semaphore signalling remaining on the national network will sadly be swept away in around 12 months time as part of the Preston - Blackpool North electrification project. The line is due to be closed for around 18 weeks over the winter of 2017/18, during which time Blackpool North station will be extensively remodelled, with the work due for completion by May 2018.
Here, 37425 is on the rear of a Blackpool North - Longsight test train (37601 was on the front), departing the terminus on Wed 29th April 2015.
100ASA slide scan.
Blackpool semaphores
Arguably the most impressive display of semaphore signalling remaining on the national network will sadly be swept away in around 12 months time as part of the Preston - Blackpool North electrification project. The line is due to be closed for around 18 weeks over the winter of 2017/18, during which time Blackpool North station will be extensively remodelled, with the work due for completion by May 2018.
Here, 37425 is on the rear of a Blackpool North - Longsight test train (37601 was on the front), departing the terminus on Wed 29th April 2015.
100ASA slide scan.