The layout signalling replicates the 1930s arrangement at Pontrilas....
Timber telegraph poles stand either side of Peter Squibb's scratchbuilt model of Pontrilas box. The build up is covered with a MRJ description in the magazine features page. It has a full interior, and in this view, the signalman's bicycle which was leaning on the end wall has fallen over, must be a windy day! Photo by Barry Norman.
Rear of up starter, off for main
Rear view of branch line bracket at station approach, off for bay platform.
The sturdy control bellcranks beneath the platform starter bracket signal have a common pivot, and quick release ball and sockets.
The up platform starter bracket signal in position, with a couple of the yard shunt discs behind the main lines.
Rear view of the lower quadrant G.W.R. lattice bracket.
Rear of branch line bracket signal, and yard headshunt calling on arm. Photo by Barry Norman
The down main is set here, with the goods loop bracket arm recessed into the retaining wall
This one controls the down goods loop exit, the guy lines can be seen here, and the black painted lattice work. A train of brown stock moves out onto the main line. Photo by Barry Norman.
Down platform starter backplate from footbridge.
A fixed arm distant signal on the down main, and a Railway telegraph pole carries the wires from both signal cabin and station building.
Loop over bracket, with goods train held, & off for double header passing.
G.W.R. Goods loop calling on arm.
