LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Tamworth

LMS Route: Nuneaton to Birmingham New Street

Washwood Heath Sidings: mrwhg354a

This close up of image 'mrwhg354' shows what was thought to be Washwood Heath Sidings No 1 signal box. However there are a few contradictory facts in trying to identify the true location for the following reasons. First, of the five Washwood Heath Sidings signal boxes seen in Bob Pixton's book only No 1 has three sections, as seen above. Secondly No 1 box is shown in Bob Pixton's site plan as being built parallel with the main running line. The third fact however goes against the first two because No 1 was located on the up side of the sidings whereas this photograph is of a box on the down side. Postcards please to.....

In response to my question I have received the following response from Pete Kinsey. 'Hi - I am one of the duty signallers based at Washwood Heath No 1 box, I can confirm that the above photo is indeed No 1.'

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