Date: 09/10/2016

There were once 10,000 on traditional signal boxes on Britain's railways, at stations and level crossings, beside goods yards and junctions. Soon, there will be just 12 remaining. Nick Higham visited one of the latest to close, in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

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Saying goodbye to railway signal boxes

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Nick Higham visits one of the last remaining traditional signal boxes on Britain's railways.

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Not long left. Scene inside Banbury North signal box on 1 October 2016, with 2 days before it will be dismantled with parts going to locations around the UK for spares, museum displays, or putting back into use in other signal boxes. [See image 46737]
Location: Banbury
Company: Birmingham and Oxford Railway
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The 11.46 Southampton Central - Newcastle Central CrossCountry Voyager heads north from Banbury on 6 March 2014. Banbury North signal box stands on the left.
Location: Banbury
Company: Birmingham and Oxford Railway
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