Lambrigg

Another signalbox for the Shap route.

Lambrigg Crossing.

Hay Fell

Following on from the Scout Green Signalbox, the model has been modified to provide another box on the Shap route at Hay Fell Crossing.

Points Clip Box

Spotted this box next to the Lambrigg signalbox and wondered what it was. Zooming in showed the words Points Clips written on the box.



The following definition of point clip is from wikipedia.

"To clip and scotch a set of railway points uses two pieces of equipment to temporarily lock a set of points into a particular position. The point clip clamps the end of a moving rail of a set of points to its associated stock rail, and the scotch is a timber wedge used to ensure that the other moving rail is kept away from its associated stock rail. In this way the points are fixed in either the 'straight through' or 'divert' positions and cannot be moved by the usual setting mechanisms. For infrequently used points, this guards against mechanical failure of the points leaving them in a condition to derail trains. The 'clip and scotch' method can also be used to positively deny access to the turnout or mainline."

Couldn't resist the temptation, so a wet Monday afternoon produced the following.

Scout Green

Scout Green was a crossing with purpose built Saxby Farmer signalbox on the WCML and was a famous spot for photo shoots. Not only was it unique construction but it was particularly noteworthy for the wonky chimney stack.

This is my impression of the box for the route over Shap.

Over Shap

I've been asked to contribute a couple of items to a new route under construction and these are the first.

Also, gives me a chance to try the new light sources for TS2012. Took a little time to get to grips with them, hope I've got them properly sorted?