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68 024 are seen arriving at Great Yarmouth with 2P12 0836 Norwich to Great Yarmouth. 68 004 is on the rear and it will take the train back to Norwich as 2P13 0913 departure.
66767 accelerates past Melton Lane's soon-to-be-replaced up semaphores with 6D72 11:32 Hull Dairycoates - Rylstone empties on 30th January 2018.
One of the replacement signals has been erected on the right-hand side and the other lies in the six foot between the up main and relief lines.
With only four and a half months to go before resignalling finally takes place (nearly a year late), Lowestoft's semaphore signals are silhouetted against the sky just after sunset.
10/2020 - Las Vegas, NM
I had no idea the Southwest Chief travels 79 mph on the segment of semaphores between Spring and Wagon Mound so I had to think on-the-fly where to set up next. I used the station stop at Las Vegas to gain some time. The code line runs along the main line. When I arrived at this location, the eastbound semaphore displayed approach, meaning the train was in the next block. A short time later it dropped to restricting shortly before Train 4 arrived.
Headed south on I-35, I got myself into a bit of a "situation" where I NEEDED to find the closest gas station, and not just the most convenient one. Bonus points for those that would allow for easy driving that wouldn't burn that much fuel, haha!
As such, I ended up routing myself towards the small northwestern Missouri town of Winston. Much to my surprise, as I found the gas station (#blessed), was the nicely-restored, and cared-for wooden Rock Island depot in town, although the tracks alongside it were long gone.
Winston was along a line that branched off of the KC-Des Moines mainline at Coburn Jct. (approx. 10 miles SW of Trenton, MO), and ran straight west to St. Joseph, MO, with spurs/further expansions to Atchison, and Topeka, KS. The town doesn't show up in my 1967 Official Guide, but it was between Gallatin and Weatherby as towns that DO rate a mention. As I recall, this was the Rock Island's original mainline into the area before Kansas City became the economic engine that it is, and the railroad had to regroup.
Broadford's semapore signal post 17 captured at proceed.
After over 130 years of operation, post 17 and four others were abolished as of the fourth of February 2019.
Broadford, Vic.
3/2/19
Can you read their signs? LOL
These Iris buds were the first to timidly unfurl a few petals. Tentatively, like a flag in the wind, sign language, semaphores!
Iris are often called Flags in North-America.
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On the way back from a week of business (and a few train rides) in Colorado, it was imperative that some Raton Sub shots happen. Here's 3 splitting the blades at 706, just south of Springer.
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.
with temperatures in the high 90's its time for a few beers' while waiting for South west Chief # 3 on my 3d day . A siding 8 miles south-east of downtown Las Vegas N.M is Ojita with three sets of semaphores at each end ..In the 5 days i spent down there i was able to capture most of all 57 sets of blades and drink four cases of beer
Adelaida, AUSTRÀLIA 2023
Semaphore Beach, located in Adelaide, Australia, is a popular beach known for its relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. With its long stretch of white sand and calm waters, it's perfect for swimming, picnicking, and enjoying outdoor activities. The foreshore features a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops, along with attractions like a historic carousel and a mini golf course. The iconic Semaphore Jetty is ideal for walking or fishing while taking in the sunset. The beach also hosts annual events such as music festivals and markets. Its mix of leisure and natural beauty makes it a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike.
153324 (Northern's 0907 Sellafield - Lancaster) approaches Barrow-in-Furness station on 13 January 2012.
The scene is viewed from the station’s bay platform (platform three) that is mainly used by trains starting from Barrow for Millom and beyond as far as Carlisle or those from the north terminating here.
BARROW-IN-FURNESS signal box is on the left of the picture with the bay platform down starting signal prominent in front of it. The down section signal (towards Park South) is seen to the left of the 153 unit with the up home junction signal to its right. The left hand signal is off for the route through platform two with the right hand arms for trains into the bay. Each of the standard arms has a calling on arm below it.
A scene that has been repeated thousands of times over the 35 years that the CDA wagons have been employed on china clay duties to and from the docks at Fowey.
Introduced in early 1988, the CDAs replaced the wooden-bodied, vacuum-braked clay hoods on these local trips. In August 2023 it is the CDAs' turn to be replaced, with the bogie JIA wagons that have until now (with the excpetion of a recent trial working to Fowey) been used on longer distance clay traffic to the potteries.
Here 66165 leaves the sidings that serve Rocks dryers with the early running 13.02 departure for the docks.
Photo taken with permission.
The 15.47 Lowestoft to Great Yarmouth service approaches Oulton Broad North with 37425 leading and 37419 on the rear crossing the junction for the Ipswich line.Signals due to go in 2016
Its a beautiful afternoon with temperatures in the high's 90's and were in the beautiful south of Las Vegas N.M on the Gloriteta sub division at Chapelle N.M on my first day out west and Amtrak's on time today passing through the classic semaphores dating back to the 20's .now it time for a cold one !
This is what it's all about! The last of their kind in the US are the ATSF semaphores in northern New Mexico, installed in the 1920s. Though fewer in number, many are still there. This set is just south of Colmor siding. You better hurry if you are going to make it to Wagon Mound!
In rain and dire lighting, a shabby looking 66602 heads out of the tunnel at Grindleford with a West Thurrock-Tunstead sidings empty cement working.
Blythe Physical Challenge - BPC # 136 - Who's calling, please?
The Kozy twins communicate by semaphore as part of their Brownie training.
Rudi: Give us a K! Give us an O!
Daphne: Give us a Z! Give us a Y!
And what have you got?
East bound Chief is coming out of grade from Shoemaker Canyon and is passing through Colmor N.M with semaphores built in the early 20's
Sunrise over Semaphore, Adelaide, South Australia
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Northern Trains class 158 no. 158855 enters Scarborough past Falsgrave Road signal box on 30 July 2010, under the now removed signal gantry, with a service from Sheffield via Hull and Bridlington. The gantry was utilised by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Grosmont.
The semaphores at the west end of Levy have a clear signal displayed for the eastbound Southwest Chief.
I am sure that I will be corrected if wrong, but Blackpool North possibly has the biggest display of semaphore signals on Network Rail, though others have a good claim to fame, such as Worcester and Shrewsbury. On 6 April 2017 Arriva Northern Rail Class 150 numbered 150144 arrives with a working from Hazel Grove.
On the afternoon of my visit there had been an earlier breakdown causing a certain amount of chaos with the usual planned platform arrivals and departures being discarded in favour of a more pragmatic approach, it worked!
Prior to meeting up with the 1Z10 gang on 25 October 2018, I paid a visit to nearby Gilberdyke to try and get some shots of the last days of the area’s semaphore signals. This is Bellasize UWC on the Hull lines (looking in the up direction towards Selby) with a mixture of semaphores and both old and replacement colour lights. The gates are normally closed to road traffic.
Sunrise at the Semaphore jetty, Semaphore. Sth Australia.
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With the sun rapidly setting 150203 rolls away from Blackpool North with an unidentified service amid a sea of semaphores and GEC Osram Z8260's.