Hastings Max
A visit to the South-East just had to include a trip to Hastings to enjoy the semaphores still in use at the eastern end of the station.
Unfortunately the tall platform lamps created a few problems finding a relatively clear view, so this shot needed some manoeuvring to try minimise their impact. Eventually I found a spot that mostly avoided them imposing on the signals and, for the signal box, strategically 'placed' one to cover the corner where I thought it would do less visual harm.
The result isn't perfect but it's as good as I could get encompassing the wider view. Gracing the scene is Southern's 'Turbostar' diesel-unit no. 171402 arriving with the 11.25am Ashford International - Eastbourne service (2D23).
The day was warm and, with the door to the cabin open, it was a real pleasure hearing the usual signal box noises once again. Note the mop placed against the railings too - I'm betting that, like generations of Signallers before him, there would be a pride taken in the cleanliness of the place and you'd likely be able to eat your dinner off the floor.
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12.09pm, 28th March 2022
Hastings Max
A visit to the South-East just had to include a trip to Hastings to enjoy the semaphores still in use at the eastern end of the station.
Unfortunately the tall platform lamps created a few problems finding a relatively clear view, so this shot needed some manoeuvring to try minimise their impact. Eventually I found a spot that mostly avoided them imposing on the signals and, for the signal box, strategically 'placed' one to cover the corner where I thought it would do less visual harm.
The result isn't perfect but it's as good as I could get encompassing the wider view. Gracing the scene is Southern's 'Turbostar' diesel-unit no. 171402 arriving with the 11.25am Ashford International - Eastbourne service (2D23).
The day was warm and, with the door to the cabin open, it was a real pleasure hearing the usual signal box noises once again. Note the mop placed against the railings too - I'm betting that, like generations of Signallers before him, there would be a pride taken in the cleanliness of the place and you'd likely be able to eat your dinner off the floor.
Getting behind with comments so turned them off for this one.
12.09pm, 28th March 2022