LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Nuneaton
LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Tamworth

Lawley Street Goods Depot: mrls302a

This close up of image 'mrls302' shows Lawley Street 'B' signal box and substantial mess, offices and stores facilities opposite. The steps to the signal box are off set to the door which probably is a safety feature to prevent the "bobby" from falling straight down the steps when leaving the box at night. The windows would need cleaning on a regular basis because the signalmen would need to see shunting and hand signals in order to set points and signal.

The cantilevered walkway on the side (replicated on the other side too) was to enable the windows to be cleaned and were accessed by sliding a window and stepping directly on to the walkway from the cabin. The rain pipe drains directly into a water but next to the open door that leads to the frames whilst the toilet facilities are catered for by the chemical closet inside the "privy".

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