Signal and Telegraph Department formed

The Signal and Telegraph department are responsible for the signalling and communication systems on the Wardrobe Railway.  Since their recent formation they have undertaken the following work:

1. Installation of point motors
2. Electrical wiring to tracks
3. Installation of first signal
4. Interlocking of points and signal

Various photos from this work can be found below.

Wiring in the 'Signal Box'

Point motor installed and wired

Signal control mechanism

The first signal installed

Signal box diagram

More Rolling Stock Enters Service

The Carriage and Wagon works of the Wardrobe Railway have out-shopped several new vehicles for use on the Wardrobe Railway.  They are shown on the following photographs.

Coach No 1 - 3rd class seating only

Coach No 2 - Brake Van / Luggage Van

Wagon No 3 - Guards Van

Wagon No 4 - Closed Van

Wagon No 5 - Open bogie wagon