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mystery signal box

Dieses Thema im Forum 'Steam Traction' wurde von leiston gestartet, 22 September 2011.

  1. leiston

    leiston New Member

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    would anyone have info on where this is please CS_2_Seoras_restore.jpg
     
    leiston, 22 September 2011
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    Re: mystery sinal box

    The "signal" box is obviously on the GNR and judging by the little girls clothing is possibly pre-grouping. I think I can discern the word "garden".............is it Welwyn Garden City?
     
    osprey, 22 September 2011
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    Yes looks like Welwyn Garden City, north end. In the aerial photo of the crash in 1935 seen at the bottom of this page: http://cashewnut.me.uk/WGCbooks/web-WGC-early-aerial-photographs.php the unusual GNR somersault bracket signal can be made out, and other details on the signal box like the finial and stove chimney seem to match as well.

    As the current WGC station was opened in 1926 (this signal box was just off the north end of the platform) I'd say the photo is LNER-era.
     
    B17 61606, 25 September 2011
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  4. leiston

    leiston New Member

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    thank you for your kind help osprey & B17 61606 you have helped solve the mystery of photo ,this photo was postedwas posted on photo restoration board of rootschat thanks again for your kind help

    leiston
     
    leiston, 26 September 2011
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    No problem....enjoyed the analysis.....
     
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    Indeed... good to see an old photo of my local station!
     
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    And a nice shot of a Gresley O2 as well.
     
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