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Boston, Massachusetts - South Station in 1980 - The station was once the home of New Haven RR and New York Central RR passenger trains. In 1980 the intercity trains were operated by Amtrak, note the Amtrak locomotive on the right. The commuter trains were operated by the Boston and Maine RR under contract with the MBTA. At left are 2 MBTA FP10 locomotives in the "Easter Egg" paint scheme. In the center are Budd RDC's (My guess is that they are of New Haven heritage). The New Haven had some RDC's with horns that sounded like steam locomotive whistles. Note the B and M piggyback trailer being used for storage to the right of the FP10's. Note also the elaborate signal bridge with semaphore signals.
Basingstoke station had a fine array of LSWR pneumatic signals at both ends of the station. BR standard class 4 No.75079 pauses at Basingstoke then restarts with a west of England train on 22 October 1966.
Beautifully restored BR 20T brake van B950690 on the rear of the windcutter rake, reaching its destination of Loughborough.
Northern Ireland Railways 80 Class 4-car DEMU Nos.96 'Glenshane' 776 771 98 'Glenoe', at Navan Railway Station with the Modern Railway Society of Ireland (MRSI) 'Gorey Detail' railtour, May 27th 1995.
© Robert McConaghie
175005 approaches Tondu no.3 signal on 18th November 2022 near the start of its 262 mile journey to Holyhead as 1W94 1217 from Maesteg.
The Tondu area is still one of the best in South Wales for seeing semaphore signals, although most seem to apply to mothballed but extant lines.
This semaphore on the CSX (former B&OCT) in North Harvey serves as a distant for the crossing/connection with Grand Trunk Western in Harvey (adjacent to the Illinois Central crossing overhead).
Note that this is a fixed distant signal (albeit without traditional fishtail blade) and that the approach indication is given with a lunar white rather than yellow lens.
6233 Duchess of Sutherland at Blackpool North 5th June 2010 when it was in lms black, all this has now changed with electrification and the semaphores and signal box all gone.
The semaphore signals at the south end of Stirling are highlighted here as a Met Camm triple arrives on an Edinburgh to Dunblane service late in a March 1988 afternoon.
Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) 80 Class 3-car DEMU Nos.751 776 86, arriving at Castlerock Railway Station with a Derry/Londonderry to Belfast Central Inter-City service, August 1990.
© Robert McConaghie
Having spent many a sunset evening by the lineside enjoying the ever changing patterns of light and colour, there's always a few moments of special magic when you're just praying for a train to turn up - but it doesn't. Having a captive subject overcomes that problem.
Surely a marriage made in heaven? 66039 is seen at Great Rocks junction in a STP Ashburys to Dowlow empty box working on Tuesday 19 June 2018. Peak Forest stabling point can be seen in the distance
45305 passes the magnificent bracket semaphores at Beeches Road bridge on the GCR on 2 January 2011.
66057, heads a chemical train from Newport ADJ destined for the Dow Corning Chemical plant at Barry Docks on the 6B06 service. The train heads down the single line branch to the docks from Cadoxton and will pass through two 180 degree curves to get to its destination at No2 dock. The relic of an old semaphore gantry is testament to busier times at this once important port.
Took a photo of this cause I got bored after having lunch while the other attendees were at the Semaphore Hotel having lunch.
George Iosifidis and friends at Glanville, or Semaphore, hostel.
Migration Museum photographic collection, PN05933. Courtesy George Iosifidis.
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BR Sulzer type 4 (class 45) no. (D) 99 '3rd Carabinier' departs from Sheffield Midland station on 5 December 1970. Sheffield North box, controlling the semaphore signals can be seen on the left.
Corkickle No.2’s up goods line starter and down goods line home in 1995. Just visible in the bottom right hand corner of the picture Corkickle No.1 box can just be seen. The two arm signal immediately to the right of the box is for the down main and replaced the large four doll signal gantry (featured in previous pictures) in 1993.
This image depicts the glory of British route signaling in the lower quadrant semaphore era. Shown are the up down home signals controlled by Exeter Middle signalbox at Exeter St. Davids station in Exeter, Devon, England. This was on the former Great Western Railway main line from London to Plymouth.
Speed signaling tells one the speed at which one may safely travel a particular route, which may include diverging crossovers.
Route signaling tells one the route which one will travel; by knowing the routing, one can infer the safe speed. In British route signaling, it was often the case that each route had its own signal post. What we see here is a signal that governs trains on one track (the one to the right of the post). There are four distinct destinations to which a train can travel from this point.
The tallest post represents the main (straight) route; the other posts correspond with two routes diverging to the left of the main route and one route diverging to the right.
The top blades (red background with a white stripe and square end) are the home signal arms, the arms below are distant arms (yellow background with a fishtail end and black chevrons) – these repeat the indication of the next home signal. The small bottom arms are call on arms; they can be cleared to permit movement into occupied trackage at reduced speed.
Imagine trying to "read" one's signal at night! Still, this is a beautiful example of bygone British railway heritage.
Photo by F. C. Hammersley.
Semaphore signalling still holds sway on much of the Blyth and Tyne and a nice array is seen here at the long closed Bedlington Station as GBRf 66785 passes with the Doncaster Decoy to North Byth.
Bedlington Station 22 Feb 2019
Overcast /hazy bright
Protecting Greenford West junction on the lightly trafficked Northholt to Old Oak Common line, is this fine pair of lower quadrant semaphores.
I'm not an expert on the subject, but I have a feeling these are among only a handful of semaphore signals still active in the Greater London area.
C&NW E8 5025A is northbound coming into Davis St. in Evanston on the outer track in July 1978. Can't beat E's and semaphores!
Foundation stone 14 Sep 1874 by Mrs Musgrave, wife of the Governor, architect Thomas English, opened 10 Jul 1875 for public inspection, first patient 14 Jul before official opening, as convalescent hospital for Adelaide Hospital patients. Foundation stone Jun 1878 of Andrews Wing, opened 9 Dec 1878 by Lady Jervois, in memory of Edward William Andrews, dormitories added Jun 1880, further land purchased 1877 & 1902. Foundation stone Angas Wing 7 Jun 1890 by Mrs Kennion, wife of Bishop, opened 4 Apr 1891 with an second tower, this one 52 feet high with lookout at top. Buildings used by Defence Dept as training camp for the AWAS (Australian Women’s Army Service) 1942-1944, returned as convalescent hospital May 1944, transferred to Church of England 1948.
Margaret Hart, daughter of John Hart of Glanville Hall, had opened a cottage for former patients in 1872 and was responsible for the establishment of the hospital.
“the foundation stone of the Convalescent Hospital at St. Margaret, near the Semaphore, having been laid at noon on Monday, September 14, by Mrs. Musgrave. The ceremony was quite of a private nature, only those who had initiated the proposed chanty with a few of their immediate friends being present.” [Register 15 Sep 1874]
“This institution has been founded by public subscriptions to afford the benefit of sea air to convalescent patients of the Adelaide Hospital, and others who have not the means to obtain relief without assistance. . . The building is being erected at a point about a quarter of a mile from Glanville Hall, in a very eligible situation, the sandbanks protecting the lower grounds from heavy sea breezes, while from the summit of the tower the inmates of the establishment can have the full benefit of the fresh air from the Gulf when desirable.” [Evening Journal 15 Sep 1874]
“The institution owes its origin largely, we believe, to the family of the late Hon. J. Hart, who himself took an interest in the movement, and only a day or two prior to his death gave a donation of £100 towards the funds. The members of the family — the undertaking being one which Miss Hart, who is now in England, warmly entered into — made up £800.” [Adelaide Observer 15 Sep 1874]
“A piece of land near the Semaphore having been placed at the disposal of the Committee by the Hon. T. Elder, M. L.C., the erection of a suitable building was entrusted to Mr. C. L. Gardiner, of Glanville. . . The design of the structure— plans of which were gratuitously prepared by the Hon. T. English — includes two wings in addition to the centre portion, which only has at present been erected. This is now so far completed that patients will be admitted on Wednesday next. The place is under the charge of Miss Hugette, an experienced matron. The structure being of white stone, with dark facings.” [Register 12 Jul 1875]
“The part of the structure completed contains a vestibule and hall. . . a back hall. . . 2 dormitories, which are excellently ventilated and each fitted with three or four beds; a nursery. . . and dining and Superintendent’s apartments. . . kitchen, scullery, storeroom, pantry, cellar, and servants' room are provided with every convenience. A verandah is finished on the back of the building facing the sea. The front, which has an eastern aspect, is ornamented by a tower 32 feet in height. Half-way up this is a small apartment intended as a smoking room.” [Evening Journal 12 Jul 1875]
“The first animal report of the Committee of St. Margaret's Convalescent Hospital states that 80 patients had been admitted during the year, of whom 56 had been discharged, 18 were non-convalescent patients, and 6 remained in the Hospital.” [Register 10 Aug 1876]
“On Monday, December 9, Lady Jervois visited the Convalescent Hospital at St. Margaret's. . . The new wing, built as a memorial to the late Mr. E. W. Andrews, by his widow, has just been completed and furnished, and with this extension the house now accommodates fourteen patients.” [Advertiser 18 Dec 1878]
“a feeling existed in certain quarters that children suffering from bone and joint diseases should have a home where they could be properly cared for. The Convalescent Hospital, with its healthy situation, was at once suggested, and the Hon. J. H. Angas came forward and liberally offered to bear the expense of erecting a suitable building. It was decided that a new wing, to be called the Angas Wing, should be added to the hospital on the north side. Plans were drawn up by Messrs. Garlick & Sons, architects. . . The wing is to be built of Dry Creek stone, with cement dressing,” [Register 9 Jun 1890]
“the foundation-stone of a new wing to the Convalescent Home, Semaphore, to be devoted to children suffering from bone and joint diseases, was laid by Mrs. Kennion. The land upon which the present building and the wing in course of erection stand was given by Sir Thomas Elder in 1874, and was vested in trustees.” [Register 10 Jun 1890]
“suggests that telephonic communication be established with St. Margaret's Convalescent Hospital, Semaphore. Seeing that the majority of the patients who go there are either under doctor's orders or Hospital regulations our correspondent considers that a telephone would be a great Convenience.” [Evening Journal 2 Jul 1895]
“St. Margaret's Convalescent Hospital, , , More than 50 years ago Miss Margaret Hart (daughter of the late Capt. John Hart. C.M.G.. of Glanville Hall, Semaphore) was a regular visitant at the Adelaide Public Hospital. Having, evidently, a sympathetic and benevolent nature, she recognised that, for the poorer patients particularly, some place of retreat for recuperation during convalescence after discharge from the larger institution was necessary. She, therefore, with the help of a few friends, procured and furnished a three-roomed cottage near the sea, where two men or two women were received free of cost for a period of two weeks at a time. The effort was so successful that within a very short space of time a cottage to accommodate six patients was rented. From those small beginnings, evolved the present convalescent hospital, containing eight large dormitories, with 60 beds all fitted out as it was to-day.” [Register 23 Sep 1925]
“During the fifty years that the hospital has been established the position of matron has been filled by only four ladies:— Miss Speed served for about one year, Mrs. le Page for 18 years, Miss Sandilands for six years, and Miss M. E. Good for 25 years.” [Port Adelaide News 2 Oct 1925]
“St. Margaret's Convalescent Hospital, an old established institution at the Semaphore, has been vacated by the Defence Department, and has been returned to the committee. Sister Winifred Nield, who has had extensive hospital experience in Adelaide, Melbourne, and London, has been appointed matron. Nursing sisters and other staff have commenced their duties, and patients are being admitted again.” [Advertiser 18 Oct 1944]
“The hospital, by the way, was taken over by the Defence Department in March 1942, and used as a training camp for the AWAS. Handed back in May 1944, it was reopened as a hospital in September.” [Advertiser 24 Jul 1947]
“A hospital has been presented to the Church of England because its committee fears the Federal Government will eventually control all hospitals except those run by religious bodies. It is St. Margaret's Convalescent Hospital, Semaphore. . . Although the Church of England now owned the hospital .and it would be controlled by the present committee, patients of any denomination would be admitted. All other denominations would be allowed to conduct religious services there.” [News 12 Aug 1948]
“St. Margaret's Convalescent Hospital, Semaphore. . . the hospital's new staff quarters, Hart Building.” [News 7 Oct 1948]
MARGARET HART
“the death on August 2 of Margaret, the wife of Mr. Arthur Powell, of Bencomb, Dorking, England. The late Mrs. Powell was better known to old colonists as the second daughter of the late Capt. John Hart, of Glanville Hall. . . Mrs. Powell interested herself largely in charitable institutions in the colony, and was one of the founders of the St. Margaret's Convalescent Hospital, Semaphore.” [Register 12 Aug 1920]
EDWARD WILLIAM ANDREWS
“ANDREWS.— On the 23rd February, at Port Elliot, Edward William Andrews, Esq., of St. Margaret's, Glenelg, aged 65 years.“ [Register 26 Feb 1877]
“Mr. E. W. Andrews, one of the proprietors of this journal. . . the son of the Rev. Dr. Andrews, minister of the Congregational Church at Walworth. One of his brothers is living in Melbourne, and a sister is married to Mr. Coventry Patmore. . . In early life Mr. Andrews was brought up to business as a merchant, and eventually became a member of the London Stock Exchange. He came out to South Australia by the ship Anna Robertson, which arrived here in September, 1839. . . in 1840 he entered into business as a general merchant with Mr. Gorton, the firm being known as Gorton & Andrews. In the year 1841 Mr. Andrews became a Director of the now defunct Marine Fire and Life Insurance Company. . . About the year 1850 Mr. Andrews . . . joined the staff of the ‘South Australian’ newspaper. Subsequently he joined the staff of the ‘Register’. . . a member of the first City Council formed in Adelaide. . . Mayor of Glenelg. . . Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society. . . Botanic Gardens. . . Mr. Andrews was twice married, and leaves a widow and a son and daughter, the children of his first wife.” [Register 24 Feb 1877]
JOHN HOWARD ANGAS
“ANGAS.— On the 17th May, at his residence, Collingrove, John Howard Angas, aged 80 years.” [Register 25 May 1904]
“Mr. John Howard Angas. . . born at Newcastle-on-Tyne on October 5, 1823. He was the second son of the late Mr. George Fife Angas. . . left England in the barque Madras on Good Friday (April 15). 1843. He was accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Henry Evans, her husband and child. . . arrived again in London on Good Friday, April 15, 1854. . . While in England he married Miss Sussane [sic] Collins, of Bowden, Cheshire, and in 1855 returned to Smith Australia, and settled at Collingrove. . . a member for Barossa in the House of Assembly. . . Legislative Council. . . his gifts to public institutions were so numerous that it would be impossible to enumerate them all. . . the founder of the Angas Engineering Scholarship. . . a chair of Chemistry at the University. . . Angas Wing of the Children's Hospital. . . Home for Incurables. . . Convalescent Hospital at the Semaphore. . . Angas College. . . for training missionaries. . . The deceased gentleman has left a widow. . . a son (Mr. C.H. Angas. who is now with his wife in England), and a daughter (Mrs. G. B. White).” [Register 18 May 1904]