Great video. Brought back some lovely memories of when I was a box boy at Edgware Road cabin somewhere around 52/53 years ago. Even with all that extra equipment in there which we obviously didn't have it was nice to see the lever frame still in use. To be honest though it didn't look like the front panels had been painted since I was there lol. Thanks for posting
Hi. Very interesting 👍🏻 Nothing like a conventional signal box with long leavers lol 😆 Manchester Victoria had some of those short lever frames boxes.....😄 I think they where Westinghouse..🤔 Looks very busy too. Cheers Stevie 😎
i guess im randomly asking but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly lost my password. I would love any tips you can give me
@Jensen Merrick I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and im trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
A quick question. I notice there is only one red light in front of the signal levers. Do they go out to show that the signal is pulled off? Thanks in advance.
So if I understand it, you set the point, and then you can clear the signal. But does it take into account what is in the block ahead? And do the signals drop to red when a train has passed?
Hi, On LU signals, we would select a route into an occupied block at times. The signal would remain at red and as the train ahead moved off, the signal behind would then clear. The signal would then return back to red automatically as the train passed into the section. If we then required the same route again, we would re stroke the lever, put it back and pull it again, which would then clear again as the block became un occupied. This practice is used to enable faster clearing of signals in a busy location. This means our signals are knows as semi automatic due to this way of working. Hope this helps
At about 8:22, it looks like you place a signal lever in the middle position for a bit - just wondering why this would be needed? Points obviously have a transition between one position and the other but I can't think what would be happening in a signal.
This is due to back locking. the train has passed the signal so it has returned to danger but as the train is still within the route protected by the signal, the lever will not pass the mid position thus holding the mechanical locking on the point levers. Once the train has completed the move over the points, the track circuit shows clear and the back locking is released (click)
It's not a stupid question at all. The levers are mechanically interlocked. Power frames can be designed with all electric interlocking and they were popular on UK main lines but London Underground liked its mechanical interlocking and that frame was mechanically interlocked.
Do TfL allow personal electronics to be used on the operational floor? Network Rail don't anymore after the incident in Germany, that that it's really enforced.
It really depends on what kind of person you are. Most of it is a form of logic. Edgware rd was one of the hardest boxes to work and these shots were all taken during a night shift. It is a lot harder during the day. many people are unable to master it due to the speed and stress. When the service is delayed, the phones are also ringing with service alterations and diversions. If there is a failure in your patch, its about as busy as it gets and on the scale, prob about 20. personally, i loved Edgware rd before it closed as i loved the hype. i was bored at the quieter cabins.
it was very fun. Edgware rd was my favorite box to work. Gone now unfortunately. Now i have to sit in a huge room clicking a mouse and pressing buttons on a keyboard. no charm
Excellent video production. Thank to the mastermind, very enjoyable!
Great video. Brought back some lovely memories of when I was a box boy at Edgware Road cabin somewhere around 52/53 years ago. Even with all that extra equipment in there which we obviously didn't have it was nice to see the lever frame still in use. To be honest though it didn't look like the front panels had been painted since I was there lol. Thanks for posting
Busy place, I do miss the them, notice that only 1 sidings now, used to be 2...my thumb nail is me working Edgeware box in 1989.
Yeah, 1 siding left. They removed 1 when the S stock came in to allow them to jiggle the other to get the trains to fit.
Some nice angles and editing. Good to see a professional-looking railway vid!
Miniature lever frames still in use. WOW....great video champ.
Hi. Very interesting 👍🏻 Nothing like a conventional signal box with long leavers lol 😆 Manchester Victoria had some of those short lever frames boxes.....😄 I think they where Westinghouse..🤔 Looks very busy too. Cheers Stevie 😎
Fascinating to watch an experienced pro a work on the handles. Incredible.
at the time, i had been doing it about 13 years. there were many with more experience than me there. sadly now retired when the box closed
Outstanding video and this is my first time to this channel
Great video , best yet ! Very well done 😃
Thank you.
Literally don’t know what he’s doing or how to keep up but it still looks cool. Keep up the great work.
Shame is all done by computers now. This signal box is now closed for ever. I loved that place.
Great video Steve, great editing also, keep it up mate ;) !
Thank you. More videos to come very soon when I get a few mins to put it all together
i guess im randomly asking but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account??
I stupidly lost my password. I would love any tips you can give me
@Miller Zion instablaster ;)
@Jensen Merrick I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and im trying it out now.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Jensen Merrick It worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thank you so much you really help me out!
Best job in the world!
Indeed it is. Love going to work and getting to use this.
Great Video, Keep it up :)
Thank you. I will keep as many coming as possible.
Great video 👍
A quick question.
I notice there is only one red light in front of the signal levers.
Do they go out to show that the signal is pulled off?
Thanks in advance.
So if I understand it, you set the point, and then you can clear the signal. But does it take into account what is in the block ahead? And do the signals drop to red when a train has passed?
Hi, On LU signals, we would select a route into an occupied block at times. The signal would remain at red and as the train ahead moved off, the signal behind would then clear. The signal would then return back to red automatically as the train passed into the section. If we then required the same route again, we would re stroke the lever, put it back and pull it again, which would then clear again as the block became un occupied. This practice is used to enable faster clearing of signals in a busy location. This means our signals are knows as semi automatic due to this way of working. Hope this helps
beautiful video and thanks ou for the greta inside into this job!
Does anybody know the name of the song starting at 6:40 ish
At about 8:22, it looks like you place a signal lever in the middle position for a bit - just wondering why this would be needed? Points obviously have a transition between one position and the other but I can't think what would be happening in a signal.
This is due to back locking. the train has passed the signal so it has returned to danger but as the train is still within the route protected by the signal, the lever will not pass the mid position thus holding the mechanical locking on the point levers. Once the train has completed the move over the points, the track circuit shows clear and the back locking is released (click)
@@thesignalman7157 Ah, excellent. That makes sense. Thank you.
Great video - stupid question, probably, but are the levers mechanically interlocked or is it all electrical?
It's not a stupid question at all. The levers are mechanically interlocked. Power frames can be designed with all electric interlocking and they were popular on UK main lines but London Underground liked its mechanical interlocking and that frame was mechanically interlocked.
Do TfL allow personal electronics to be used on the operational floor? Network Rail don't anymore after the incident in Germany, that that it's really enforced.
I can't comment on any rules or regulations that may or may not be in place on TFL.
@@thesignalman7157 fair enough, I shouldn't have asked really.
@@MylesHSG that's fine. That's just the answer I have to give unfortunately.
Why has a VDU train described still not been been integrated 😥
It is all VDU now. This signal box is now closed and all worked by computers. Shame as I loved this place.
@@thesignalman7157 do you still work as a signaller?
@@ewsclass66 I do but on computers now. Still hold emergency licence for some of the remaining boxes though
On a scale from 1 to 10 how hard is this job?
It really depends on what kind of person you are. Most of it is a form of logic. Edgware rd was one of the hardest boxes to work and these shots were all taken during a night shift. It is a lot harder during the day. many people are unable to master it due to the speed and stress. When the service is delayed, the phones are also ringing with service alterations and diversions. If there is a failure in your patch, its about as busy as it gets and on the scale, prob about 20. personally, i loved Edgware rd before it closed as i loved the hype. i was bored at the quieter cabins.
undergroundsiggy that explains why it pays well then.
1960?
Commentary?
What an archaic and inefficient system.
Must be fun flipping them levers though.
it was very fun. Edgware rd was my favorite box to work. Gone now unfortunately. Now i have to sit in a huge room clicking a mouse and pressing buttons on a keyboard. no charm
Would rather be the driver ....