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The CP/INRD powered train rolls past the semaphoe signals at Orleans Indiana on a late June 14, 2009 afternoon.
You could not even begin to count how many Union Jack flags were on display last weekend, but the message was loud and clear - a national outpouring of love and respect for our marvellous Diamond Jubilee Queen.
At the old IC Railroad Depot in Fayette, Mississippi. Notice the Ladder that was used for access to the Kerosene Lantern.
Semaphores abound at Dundee West signal box as 27050 shunts, having just arrived on the 1417 from Edinburgh on 1st October 1983.
All the semaphores in the Dundee area were replaced by colour light signals the following year and the boxes themselves were consigned to history in 1985 (I think) when the new panel box opened. Dundee Central can just be seen in the background on this photo.
The loco was slightly more fortunate and survives today. Following withdrawal in 1987 it was snapped up by the Strathspey Railway
Modern appendiges in deference to the H&S police of the modern day railway really do nothing for those trying to photograph the up to date scene.
Caught in the framework of the "semaphore safety barrier" is 56105 with 6M51 Baglan Bay to Chirk logs looped at Sutton Bridge Junction, Shrewsbury, Thursday 3.7.14
En route to Goodison I made a day of it taking in (in reverse order) Huyton, Kirkham North Junction and Blackpool North No. 2.
This is the latter location. Blackpool North.
I took literally hundreds of shots on the day.
A lovely box with a real L & Y feel, predominantly mechanical points and semaphores, a busy timetable, it was a joy to just watch the signaller throwing the levers about.
A wander onto the platform during a patch of sunshine saw 150426 arriving at Platform 3 with a service from Liverpool.
I'm not planning to edit and sort through all the shots just yet but couldn't resist putting up a couple of shots with trains in.
Blackpool North, Wednesday 28th August 2013.
Sur cette photo, montrant le B 85053 à l'approche de St-Savinien, assurant un Bordeaux-Nantes, se cache un sémaphore mécanique. Saurez vous le retrouver ?
UP #5046 powers a southbound CORP train through the double semaphores at Creswell, OR in September 2003. Same location as the previous shot. Scan from 35mm slide
Here is a little Semaphore Fly on a lily pad, doing what they seem to do best. They have white wing tips and they move their wings sometimes slowly sometimes quite fast in signalling act. Fascinating to watch.
Mechanical interlocking machines were used to control the signals and switches at certain junctions where control was best handled by an operator on the ground. The machine was house in a building called a tower. Each lever controlled a switch, signal blade or lock. The levers were locked together so that a certain order must be followed (i.e. switches must be thrown before the signal can be set to clear). The are also locked to prevent conflicting routes from being set up. For example, if the signal facing eastbound traffic shows "clear", the signal in the opposing direction is physically locked so that it can't display clear until the opposing signal is returned to "stop" . This type of machine was connected to the signals and switches by a mess of cables and linking rods run next to the track. The last installation of this type in the United States was at Brighton Park in Chicago, it closed in 2007. The link has good photos of the signals and linking rods. This video show the same sort of machine in operation in the UK, where this technology originates.
My machine does not use the same methods to lock the levers as the actual machines. However, I was able to mimic the same functions using sliding bars and thread. This machine is my prototype and will have ten levers when I have the parts. All levers are interlocked to each other completely, making it is impossible to give conflicting routes.
Ultimately I'm not building one machine but rather, I'm building principles I can use to make mechanical interlockings for any track diagram. Once I have the prototype machine connected to the appliances and debugged I'll be ready to start a more complicated installation.
158821 speeds through Wrenbury with 1D13 1108 Birmingham - Hoyhead and is about to pass 66065 stopped at the peg with the diverted 0930 Dee Marsh - Margam. Latest rumour is that the semaphores will be decommissioned at the beginning of October. 24th August 2013.
A Fine display of Semaphore Signals in the Great Hall at the National Railway Museum (York, England), framed by the steam locomotives Agenoria and Duchess of Hamilton.
Making a fine sight as it passe's a set of semaphore signal's on it's way out of Chester is Class 40 40015 Aquitania with what I belive was the 09:20 Holyhead to Crewe service. 14/08/1982. 40015 was the forty I must have photographed the most as I saw it in many of different locations many times. 40015 was new to Willesden in July 1959 and withdrawn from Longsite 13/11/1984.
Kevin Connolly - All rights reserved so please do no use this image without my explicit permission.
HST services have been diverted over the Tyne Valley line on many occasions in their long operating careers, 2019 being the last year for this occurrence as the type will all have gone from LNER by the normal time of year for scheduled diverts. Back on 9th April 1988 1S21, the 11:00 Kings Cross to Edinburgh service is seen heading through Haltwhistle. The platform on the right with the track removed was that for the branch to Alston. Much steam age infrastructure is still in evidence. The site has changed little in the last thirty-plus years, except for the inevitable take over by scrub.
46115 “SCOTS GUARDSMAN” runs round its support coach at Hellifield on 11 August 2022. It is setting back on the down loop, passing the fine down loop home signal with miniature arm. Although an original Midland Railway wooden post, a metal sleeve has been fitted over the top section due to rot. Although the adjacent signal (out of picture to the left) and the down home bracket starters (in the distance) have more modern fall protection attached this signal is surviving with a basic ladder and single hoop.
46115 will later take over 1Z62, West Coast Railways’ 0825 York – Carlisle “Dalesman”.
Bootle station's up "home" signal is caught returning to the "on" position as a Class 153 runs south as ECS en route to Barrow,
The classic semaphores at the west end of Chapelle are about to bare witness to another train in their long carriers, as the eastbound Southwest Chief rapidly approaches.
En route to Goodison I made a day of it taking in (in reverse order) Huyton, Kirkham North Junction and Blackpool North No. 2.
This is the latter location. Blackpool North.
I took literally hundreds of shots on the day.
A lovely box with a real L & Y feel, predominantly mechanical points and semaphores, a busy timetable, it was a joy to just watch the signaller throwing the levers about.
A wander onto the platform during a patch of sunshine saw a Class 150 unit given the road from platform 3 with a service to Liverpool.
I'm not planning to edit and sort through all the shots just yet but couldn't resist putting up a couple of shots with trains in.
Blackpool North, Wednesday 28th August 2013.
Rosslare & Fishguard Railway.
MP Mallow 75 1/4.
GS&WR - Waterford & Maryborough Branch.
MP Maryborough 58 1/4.
Semaphore signal at Newrath on the approach to Waterford 3rd August 2010.
A view of some of the three semaphore signals located on the westbound approach towards Abergele and Pensarn station on the North Wales Coast
43188 'Newport Castle' is seen approaching Lostwithiel now with no semaphores left, working the 2C29 1547 Plymouth - Penzance 10/7/24.
Adelaida, AUSTRÀLIA 2023
Semaphore is a picturesque coastal suburb located northwest of Adelaide's city center, South Australia, known for its relaxed atmosphere and rich history. It's famous for its long sandy beach, a popular destination for swimming and relaxation. The iconic Semaphore Jetty, one of the longest in the state, stretches into the Gulf St Vincent and is ideal for strolls. The suburb's main thoroughfare, Semaphore Road, retains a charming seaside village feel with a mix of retro shops, cozy cafes, restaurants, and historic pubs. The area is also known for its family-friendly attractions, including a beachside playground, a miniature train, and a Ferris wheel in warmer months. Semaphore is home to several heritage buildings and offers a glimpse into Adelaide's maritime history. Its ambiance is a unique blend of nostalgia, leisure, and local community.
A private collector has some fascinating pieces in Woodville including a pair of Chicago and Northwestern semaphore signals. This assortment of interesting things is easily visible from Oak Street.
*Railroad equipment on private property in private collection. Photo taken from city street.*
Class 50 50019 Ramiles is resting at Exeter St David's in the shadow of Exeter East Box. The lights of the semaphores stretch out into the darkness.