Brushs Laser Cutting and 3d Printing workbench

[richard carr]

Phil

Yes thats the one, it used to be pretty busy back in the 50's but I imagine there isn't much to do these days with a couple of trains each way per hour.

It would be great for Coscombe.

Richard

 

[BrushType4]

Phil

Yes thats the one, it used to be pretty busy back in the 50's but I imagine there isn't much to do these days with a couple of trains each way per hour.

It would be great for Coscombe.

Richard

Just like this?

 

[richard carr]

Phil

Yes thats one, its just what we need for Croscombe

Richard

 

[OzzyO]

The big white bump out in the middle, is it just so the Bobby can get a better view to the left and right.

OzzyO.

 

[Pugsley]

That's the sun deck, for lounging whilst on break

 

[OzzyO]

Not much to do at that small outpost box, then?

OzzyO.

 

[OzzyO]

Come on what is it for then ????? Or is it just in place so that the widow cleaner can get out and clean the windows?

OzzyO.

 

[Jon Fitness]

Come on what is it for then ????? Or is it just in place so that the widow cleaner can get out and clean the windows?

OzzyO.

I think your original guess was right OzzyO. There's quite a few boxes out there that had them. A good view of shunting ops was necessary as even the largest installations had areas of track that weren't track circuited. Not all movements were visible on an illuminated diagram!
JF

 

[BrushType4]

Next signal box is a GWR example based on this;



End view



interior view


atmospheric shot showing the rafters



End view


Barge board brackets are a bit fragile.



Not sure what the 'S' sign means but it is on the original.

 

[david bigcheeseplant]

How did you form the angled bricks at the plinth?

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Phil,

you have put some serious work into that model, well done - especially with the cant bricks, queen closers and the coursing around the openings.

Proper job.

regards

Mike

 

[BrushType4]

Hi Phil,

you have put some serious work into that model, well done - especially with the cant bricks, queen closers and the coursing around the openings.

Proper job.

regards

Mike

Thanks Mike. It's really important to get the brick work right on these GWR buildings otherwise they are impossible to paint the Staffordshire and red bricks correctly. It does take a lot of time.

 

[David Varley]

I believe that the 'S' plate was an indicator as to whether the signals controlled by a 'box were working correctly or not - they were reversible, white on black on one side (everything working correctly) and red on white on the other side (a failure which the signalman couldn't rectify). There were also 'T' plates for the telegraph system.

 

[JimG]

How did you form the angled bricks at the plinth?

I would like to know as well.

Jim.

 

[Osgood]

I believe that the 'S' plate was an indicator as to whether the signals controlled by a 'box were working correctly or not - they were reversible, white on black on one side (everything working correctly) and red on white on the other side (a failure which the signalman couldn't rectify). There were also 'T' plates for the telegraph system.

Yes - 'A Pictorial Record of Great Western Signalling' by Adrian Vaughan contains the explanation - the plates were a visual indicator to notify either signal or telegraph lineman respectively that their attendance was required.

The T plate was triangular and can be seen at the right hand side of the box in your photo.

Once telephone circuits were provided to boxes, the plates were taken out of use.

 

[Dog Star]

What is the source of the photo of Speech House 'box please?

 

[Ressaldar]

Thanks Mike. It's really important to get the brick work right on these GWR buildings otherwise they are impossible to paint the Staffordshire and red bricks correctly. It does take a lot of time.

as I am finding out with a certain coaling stage and associated ramps!

cheers

Mike

 

[BrushType4]

What is the source of the photo of Speech House 'box please?

Sorry, I'm not sure. Google I believe.

 

[BrushType4]

as I am finding out with a certain coaling stage and associated ramps!

cheers

Mike

You will buy from the competition!!

 

[Dog Star]

I believe that the 'S' plate was an indicator as to whether the signals controlled by a 'box were working correctly or not - they were reversible, white on black on one side (everything working correctly) and red on white on the other side (a failure which the signalman couldn't rectify). There were also 'T' plates for the telegraph system.

Surprisingly, the S & T plates from Speech House Road have survived along with the nameplate.