LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Tamworth

Tamworth High Level Station: mrthl447b

Close up of image 'mrthl447' showing Tamworth High Level signal box which was located at the Derby end of the platform. The first building on the left was the gentleman's toilets, the second was believed to be the ladies and the others waiting rooms. The signal box, named 'High Level Signal Box' was opened in August 1925 and replaced two boxes, one at each end of the station known as 'North' and 'South' signal boxes. The new box built to an LMS design is cantilevered supported by ornate ironwork and has a 'cat walk' in front of the windows to assist the signalman in gaining access to keep the windows clean.

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