A Contemporary Perspective on GWR Signalling: Semaphore Swansong - Softcover

Jackson, Allen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847979491 ISBN 13: 9781847979490

Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

For over 150 years Britain's railways have relied on a system of semaphore signalling, but by 2020, all semaphore signals and lineside signal boxes will be gone. A Contemporary Perspective on GWR Signalling provides a unique record of the last operational mechanical signalling and infrastructure on Britain's railway network, as it applied to the former Great Western Railway (and lines owned jointly with other companies). It also includes a comprehensive explanation of what mechanical signalling is and how it works. Beautifully illustrated with over 400 contemporary images and with detailed information from a 2003-2014 survey, this is an essential resource for anyone with an interest in the traditional signalling systems of railways in Britain.

About this title

About the Author:

Allen Jackson first entered a signal box at the age of six and that fascination has lasted until the present day. He joined the Royal Air Force as an apprentice and worked for some years on Cold War aircraft. He later qualified as a teacher and taught Maths, Physics and Mechanical Engineering Science at an apprentice training school. Later, in industry, he taught bespoke computer systems all over the world. In 2004 he established his own business, supporting UK fire and rescue services' 999 computer systems.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1847979491
• ISBN 13: 9781847979490
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192