Distant Arms
Very few semaphore signals survive in the London area these days, Greenford together with a few shunting signals in Wembley Yard spring to mind.
These examples, Dudding Hill Starter and Neasden Junction Distant, remain in use on the lightly used line from Cricklewood & Brent Curve Junction to Acton Wells Junction. Home and Starter signals are also in use in both directions at nearby Neasden Junction. The Midland and South Western Junction Railway opened the line on 1st October 1868.
This view was taken through the railings of Gladstone Park, with the back of a milepost in the foreground.
Distant Arms
Very few semaphore signals survive in the London area these days, Greenford together with a few shunting signals in Wembley Yard spring to mind.
These examples, Dudding Hill Starter and Neasden Junction Distant, remain in use on the lightly used line from Cricklewood & Brent Curve Junction to Acton Wells Junction. Home and Starter signals are also in use in both directions at nearby Neasden Junction. The Midland and South Western Junction Railway opened the line on 1st October 1868.
This view was taken through the railings of Gladstone Park, with the back of a milepost in the foreground.