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Craven Arms still has a splendid array of semaphore signals as can be see in this view of Arriva Trains Wales class 175 no. 175102 passing with a Holyhead to Cardiff Central service on 26 November 2011.
Semaphores still ply on this section. In the picture above, our trains leaves the loop line on Mordar station.
Taken on board Mhow-Akola Fast Passenger # 469
These are the three semaphores at the west siding switch at Levy, New Mexico. The Raton Line is BNSF, historic AT&SF track and presently used by the Southwest Chief, Amtrak Trains 3 and 4. This sequence shows signals responding to the approach of westbound number 3, the train passing through the signals and then the signals clearing. The semaphore protecting the west end of the siding is always in stop position.
Number 3 crests a little rise as some clouds shade the eastbound semaphore.
Holga 120CFN. I used an old scratched filter over the lens. I like the view-finder type of effect this gives.
A somewhat unusual (if not highly visible) method of keeping in touch with God.
This chap was signaling this afternoon from the Silver Street side of Framwellgate Bridge to a higher presence.
The higher presence in this case being another person up on the very top of the church tower of St Margaret of Antioch across on the west side of the city centre.
Now, my knowledge of semaphore is a little rusty, so I couldn't actually translate what was being conveyed. However, I'm guessing this might have had something to do with an event that's been called a 'Weekend of Mission' by the Bishops of the North of England.
Some twenty five Bishops and their teams from the northern half of The Church of England have been commissioned by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu to ‘Go out and spread the word’ in communities across the Diocese of Durham.
George Iosifidis and friend at Glanville, or Semaphore, hostel. .
Migration Museum photographic collection, PN05932. Courtesy George Iosifidis.
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George Iosifidis and friend at Glanville, or Semaphore, hostel.
Migration Museum Photographic collection, PN05934. Courtesy George Iosofidis
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Built 1895 for Dr Henry Charles Curtis, architect E G Collins. Curtis moved in Jan 1896 naming his house “Holmwood”, his wife, Fanny, died 2 weeks later. After his death Feb 1899, the house was sold to Dominican nuns as convent & school. It was used for classes until a separate school-church was built 1903.
“Dr. Curtis has Removed to his new residence, Military-road North, Semaphore.” [Register 6 Jan 1896 advert]
“CURTIS.— On the 17th January, at her residence, Holmwood, Military-road north, Semaphore, after a lingering illness, Fanny, wife of Henry Charles Curtis, surgeon, in her 69th year.” [Register 18 Jan 1896]
“a contract to build a house on the Military-road, Semaphore, for Dr. Curtis and signed by plaintiff and the doctor, dated March, 1895.” [Chronicle 18 Jan 1896]
“Dr. Barratt Hine, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and holds Diploma of Public Health of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons England, has commenced Practice at Holmwood, Semaphore, and Port Adelaide, in conjunction with Dr. Curtis.” [Port Adelaide News 18 Dec 1896]
“Dr. Curtis a few years ago erected a fine house on the Military-road, Semaphore.” [Evening Journal 17 Feb 1899]
“Dr. Henry Charles Curtis. . . was born at Dorking, Surrey, in 1820. He was educated at Harrow, and afterwards became Assistant Surgeon of Harrow School. He obtained has diploma as surgeon when eighteen years of age. At one time he was Honorary Surgeon of the British Lying-in Hospital, St. George's Hospital, and the Royal Pimlico Penitentiary, London. On coming to Australia he settled in Melbourne, and became connected with the Benevolent Asylum. . . Mayor of Port Melbourne and Health Officer of the Borough of Sandridge. He was also Surgeon of the Victorian Naval Reserve. . . His qualification in this colony [SA] was registered on July 1, 1874. The period during which he practised at Port Adelaide extended over nearly twenty years. . . Adelaide Hospital [Board]. . . committee of the Seamen's Union. . . Visiting Surgeon to Estcourt House, Semaphore. . . Port Adelaide Caledonian Society. . . Children's Hospital Board. . . Health Officer of the Port Adelaide Corporation. . . He was predeceased by his wife some time ago, and is survived by a family of three daughters.” [Register 17 Feb 1899]
“Superior Accommodation, front Suite Rooms. Vacant, nr. beach and train.— ‘Holmwood’, Military-rd., Semaphore.” [Express & Telegraph 18 Apr 1899]
“the Dominican Nuns of Franklin-street and Cabra have purchased the residence of the late Dr. Curtis, Semaphore, known as 'Holmwood' and intend shortly to open a high and parochial school.” [Register 25 May 1899]
“Tthe mother prioress of the Dominican Convent has taken from Mr. S. J. Mitchell, the solicitor to the estate of the late Dr. Curtis, formal possession of the commodious and modern dwelling known as ‘Holmwood’, on the Military road, Semaphore. It is intended to use the premises for a high-class school. The main building contains about 18 rooms. . . Additions and alterations to the buildings will be at once made.” [Southern Cross 9 Jun 1899]
“A purchase of ground adjoining the new Dominican Convent at the Semaphore has been made. At present no buildings will be erected thereon, but the site will eventually be used for school purposes.” [Southern Cross 23 Jun 1899]
“The new schools recently established by the Dominican nuns at the Semaphore were opened on Monday, and bid fair to meet with the greatest success. The parochial school will for the present be carried on in the same building until the necessary school has been erected.” [Southern Cross 14 Jul 1899]
“The opening of the building, which is to serve the joint purpose of church and school at the Semaphore, took place on Sunday last. There was a large attendance. The building, which is spacious, includes chancel, sacristy, and oratory for the Dominican Sisters. The plans and specifications of the building were prepared by a member of the congregation. . . What the Sisters of St. Joseph are doing at the Port, the good Dominican Sisters have come, to do at the Semaphore.” [Southern Cross 30 Jan 1903]
On a dreary 23rd February 1985 a Class 47 exits York Yard North with a Freightliner service. I was always somewhat surprised at finding semaphore signals still surviving at this location.
Taken looking into the sunrise in early 1988, we can make out a class 33 heading west past the former car sheds at West Worthing having passed through the station with the 08.30 Brighton to Cardiff. The centre road here is the turnback siding for shuttle services to and from Brighton.
The car sheds on the left were constructed when the route was electrified in the 1930s and could hold 3 x 12 car rakes under cover. Latterly they were used to provide covered storage for the preserved 2-BIL and 4-SUB units.
They were demolished in early 2008 but the tracks are still used for stabling EMU stock.
Something that seems to be an unthinking action it wasn't to this old lady. She was waiting for two or three times to be sure that green light was safe for her.
57314 hauls Carnforth - Gloucester Statesman ecs through Wrenbury. 47786 was swinging along at the back. The signalman seems to be out with his camera, and who can blame him - next weekend the semaphores and 'box are due to be decommissioned. 4th October 2013.
Here's a rare sight: an old semaphore next to sidewalk along street tracks in downtown Ocala, Florida
A comment left on www.splendor-solis.com suggested this may look good in black & white... So here's the same image, slightly cropped, desaturated and I've also increased the contrast a little...
I don't know if the gantry at Bury Bolton Street is original equipment, or if it was shipped in from elsewhere. Either way, it's a rather good fit. And a rather good subject for a shot or two.
Lurking in the shadows are 37109 and 37418 double teaming an afternoon amble up to Heywood. All good fun :)
7 November 2015
Sunset at Semaphore Beach with golden ripples in the sand....:) .... Just had a very long 10 days of "slow internet speed"...blame my son for this..hehe..too many downloads and lost our quota for the month..:(...so now I have lots of catching up to do!!!...Hope everyone is keeping well xx
This elevated view of the semaphore signals at Cudworth was obtained by climbing up the embankment that ran alongside the Stairfoot lines at the south end of the former station. My objective was to get a shot of the wooden-post signal with finials that guarded the exit from the Stairfoot branch. This was achieved, but at the expense of obscuring the signalbox. At this time there was traffic still running through Cudworth on both the Midland main lines to Sheffield and to Wath over the Stairfoot lines. Taken with an Olympus OM10 camera on XP1 film on 25th May 1984.
A photo of the Semaphore Palais taken in the 1950's when it was known as the Semaphore Bathing Pavilion.
Date of original: c1950
Helsby still retains its semaphores, controlled from the signal box located on the island platform of the station, on the junction where the Ellesmere Port line diverges from the Chester line.
175114 1D36 Manchester Picadilly to Llandudno approaches, Saturday 8.2.14