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Signalman Collection

"Signalman: The Unsung Heroes of the Railway" This captivating poster, produced for British Railways (BR

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Signalman Collection: Poster produced for British Railways (BR), showing a railway worker manually operating
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Signalman Collection: Railwayman - 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury
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Signalman Collection: Transbaikal railway. The eastern portal of the tunnel...through Yablonovy ridge.1904-1917
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Signalman Collection: Signalman in operating signal levers during wartime, c. 1940
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Signalman Collection: Signal box at Reading Main Line West, c. 1936
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Signalman Collection: A goods train crossing the points outside Newcastle station on the last day semaphore arm
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Signalman Collection: The main signal box at Central Station, Newcastle. 6th May 1938
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Signalman Collection: Policeman John Breeze on duty at the junction of Bow Street and Long Acre Road in London
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Signalman Collection: Bala Lake Railway guard Bob Davies operates the signal box
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Signalman Collection: The 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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Signalman Collection: Forest Road Signal Box, Leicester, in 1903
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Signalman Collection: Leicester - Forest Road Signal Box in 1903
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Signalman Collection: Padiham West Signal Box on Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
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Signalman Collection: Railway signal box at Colwich, Staffordshire, early 1900s
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Signalman Collection: Signal box, early 1900s
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Signalman Collection: Advert, Hudson's Extract of Soap
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Signalman Collection: Lance Percival playing a signalman in Andy Robson
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Signalman Collection: HMS Esk, burial at sea of Ldg Sig G H Guest
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Signalman Collection: Photograph showing the signalman in the act of pulling a signal lever to allow a train to enter
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Signalman Collection: Death as the railway signalman
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Signalman Collection: The Signalmans Christmas Dinner on the Railway Line (engraving)
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Signalman Collection: The life of a railway signalman on duty in a London signal-box (engraving)
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Signalman Collection: Opening of the Lartigue Single-Line Railway, between Listowel and Ballybunion, Kerry (engraving)
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Signalman Collection: Humble heroes, a railway cantoniera that prevents a train clash between Luino and Novara
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Signalman Collection: Funicular railway in the Catskill Mountains, New York, USA (chromolitho)
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Signalman Collection: Sketches from South Africa, Views on the New Branch of the 'North Eastern Railway'(engraving)
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Signalman Collection: The Tiger and the Signalman (litho)
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Signalman Collection: S, Signalman (colour litho)
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Signalman Collection: Association Football, the Final Cup Tie at the Crystal Palace on 15 April (engraving)
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Signalman Collection: Signal on Castle Eden Village Railway Line in County Durham, England
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Signalman Collection: Signalman, at work in his signal box, Circa 1960
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Signalman Collection: Policeman John Breeze on duty at the junction of Bow Street and Long Acre Road in London
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Signalman Collection: Mrs Village an LNER railway worker signals to a train during WW2. 1941
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Signalman Collection: The massive part that preserved railways now play in British tourism started with
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Signalman Collection: Transport: Railways: Signal man Robert Shepherd seen here in his signal box
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Signalman Collection: Mrs Village and Mrs Milward working in their box. August 1941 P012047
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Signalman Collection: The signalman. February 1941 P 09187
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Signalman Collection: Tunnel signal - 'All right', 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Signalman Collection: Railway workers in London 1900
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Signalman Collection: Victorian Rural Train Station and Railroad Crossing, 1844-77. Creator: John Connell Ogle
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Signalman Collection: Tudor Style Rural Train Station and Railroad Crossing, 1844-77
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Signalman Collection: A signalman at work at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
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Signalman Collection: Recording Daily Time Signal at Liverpool Street Station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1930
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Signalman Collection: A Manual Box on the Great Western Main Line, Reading, 1930. Creator: Unknown
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Signalman Collection: On the Route of the Lapland Express, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
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Signalman Collection: Greenwich Station, Greenwich, London, c1840
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Signalman Collection: Work, c1910. Artist: James Akerman
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Signalman Collection: Visual Signalman, (3rd Class), 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman


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"Signalman: The Unsung Heroes of the Railway" This captivating poster, produced for British Railways (BR), showcases a railway worker diligently operating the intricate machinery that keeps our trains running smoothly. With his skilled hands and unwavering focus, he ensures the safety and efficiency of every journey. Step into the world of a railwayman at Shrewsbury's 180 lever railway signal box. This vignette illustration from "Railway Ribaldry" by W Heath Robinson takes us back in time to witness their expertise in managing the complex network of signals and switches. Travel further back to Leicester in 1903, where Forest Road Signal Box stands tall as a testament to the dedication of these unsung heroes. They tirelessly controlled train movements, ensuring seamless transportation for passengers and goods alike. The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway proudly presents Padiham West Signal Box, another hub of activity orchestrated by skilled signalmen who navigated trains through this bustling junction with precision and care. Colwich, Staffordshire's railway signal box also played its part in history during the early 1900s. These humble structures housed brave individuals who safeguarded countless lives by expertly coordinating train traffic on busy lines. Even an advert for Hudson's Extract of Soap couldn't resist featuring a hardworking signalman amidst its promotional content. A true testament to their iconic status within society. In popular culture, Lance Percival brought these characters to life on screen as he portrayed a dedicated signalman named Andy Robson. His portrayal shed light on their tireless efforts behind-the-scenes that often go unnoticed but are vital for safe rail travel. Not limited to land alone, even aboard HMS Esk we find evidence of their significance. In this poignant moment captured forever in time, Ldg Sig G H Guest is given a burial at sea—a reminder that even in times of sorrow or loss, these men remained steadfast guardians throughout maritime journeys too.