SCRCA structure 231190: Hellifield South Junction Signal Box (1911 - present)

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box viewed from the northwest

Key details from the Location Record

Location Type
Signal Box
Location Variant
Signal Box - Midland type 4c
Assessment status
Assessed
Current Use(s)
Railway ops
Shown on a land plan?
Yes 
Construction / installation period
3: MR operational phase (1st Jan 1877 to 31st Dec 1922)
Distance from London St.Pancras
231 miles and 14 chains
Position relative to running lines
Middle
Visibility
This location is PARTIALLY visible from nearby publicly accessible land.
Accessibility (ease of access)
Easy
Protection Category
Conservation Area Only
Geographic Location
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Context views

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box (1911 - present): Context view from the east

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box (1911 - present): Context view from the east

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box (1911 - present): Context view from the east

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box (1911 - present): Context view from the east

231190: Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Context view to the north west

231190: Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Context view to the north west

231190: Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Context view to the north west

231190: Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Context view to the north west

231190: Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Context view to the west

231190: Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Context view to the west

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context - safe walking route (1)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context - safe walking route (1)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context - safe walking route (2)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context - safe walking route (2)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context - safe walking route (3)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context - safe walking route (3)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context view from the North-west

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context view from the North-west

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context view to the north (1)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context view to the north (1)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context view to the north (2)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context view to the north (2)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context view to the south (1)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context view to the south (1)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context view to the south (2)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: Context view to the south (2)

Hellifield South Junction, context view from the northwest.

Hellifield South Junction, context view from the northwest.

Hellifield South Junction, context view from the northwest.

Hellifield South Junction, context view from the northwest.

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box, context from northwest with class 126 DMU.

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box, context from northwest with class 126 DMU.

Early 1960s.

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box from SSE in early 1960s with 5MT No. 45098.

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box from SSE in early 1960s with 5MT No. 45098.

Circa 1970-72.

Context view of Hellifield South Junction from the northwest, circa 1970-72.

Context view of Hellifield South Junction from the northwest, circa 1970-72.

Elevation views

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: North-east elevation view

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: North-east elevation view

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: South-east elevation view

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: South-east elevation view

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: West elevation view

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box: West elevation view

231190 Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Elevation view from the north east

231190 Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Elevation view from the north east

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box viewed from the northwest

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box viewed from the northwest

Hellifield South Junction Signalbox: North-western elevation view

Hellifield South Junction Signalbox: North-western elevation view

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box and lamp hut / oil store, northwest elevation.

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box and lamp hut / oil store, northwest elevation.

Circa 1970-72.

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box and Lamp Hut from northwest circa 1970-72.

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box and Lamp Hut from northwest circa 1970-72.

Detail views

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: block instruments

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: block instruments

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: lever-frame (1)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: lever-frame (1)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: lever-frame (2)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: lever-frame (2)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: lever-frame (3)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: lever-frame (3)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: lever-frame (4)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: lever-frame (4)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: lever-frame (5)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: lever-frame (5)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: Track layout display panel (1)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: Track layout display panel (1)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: Track layout display panel (2)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: Track layout display panel (2)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: Track layout display panel (3)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: Track layout display panel (3)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: Track layout display panel (4)

Hellifield South Jn. Signal Box Interior: Track layout display panel (4)

Cab-views

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Cab-view, southbound (forwards).

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Cab-view, southbound (forwards).

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Cab-view, northbound (rearwards).

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Cab-view, northbound (rearwards).

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Cab-view, southbound (rearwards).

Hellifield South Junction Signal Box: Cab-view, southbound (rearwards).

Associated Locations

Further Reading (Snippets)

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- SCRCA Note: Comparing the surviving signal boxes

- SCRCA Note: Britain's signalling heritage: Network Rail Signal Box Database (2013)

- SCRCA Secondary Reference: Review of Gough (1989) for 231190
 

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