03/06/2026
Romsey Signal Box Museum will be open on Sunday 7th June and Saturday 20th June.
We will be offering demonstrations of how a traditional signal box was operated with the chance to pull levers to work points and signals. Cowley Bridge Junction miniature signal box will be open for demonstrations as will the Audrey Gebbie discovery centre, which explains some of the principles and science behind operating signal boxes.
Our cafe will be open for the sale of teas, coffees and light refreshments.
Following the theme of signals positioned for poor sighting, the Great Western had some ideas of their own. Where there were signals to split a long platform into two sections, occasionally oversized disc signals were used. I understand that the mechanical parts behind the disc were adapted from a centre pivot signal arm. The last surviving one is at Worcester Shrub Hill. The normal sized disc is a calling on subsidiary signal to authorise movements into the signal secion ahead when it is occupied.
