Notable For Semaphores
Scarborough is notable for its semaphore signals.
It’s the site of one of the last remaining signal gantries in operational use. The gantry is now a Grade 2 Listed structure, but it's also up for replacement during the autumn of 2010 when control of Scarborough station is transferred to Seamer Signal Box and the semaphores are replaced.
Then there’s the impressive Falsgrave Signal Box, also a Grade 2 Listed structure. The box will also close in Autumn 2010 when the resignalling scheme is completed.
Originally a North Eastern Railway structure, the box was built in 1907 and restored in 2007. It carries the cream and oriental blue colour scheme as used by British Rail North Eastern Region in the late 1950s.
Falsgrave signal box is one of the biggest mechanical boxes still in use on the UK's rail network. It has 120 levers - around 40% of which are still in use - and controls the section of track between the stations at Scarborough and Seamer.
Beyond the semaphores, the gantry and the signal box, Scarborough is also an interesting terminus station with lots of it's original North Eastern Railway heritage to be seen.
Intensive Service
Traffic wise there were only diesel multiple units to be seen - Class 185 of First TransPennine Express and Class 158 of Northern Rail. Last time I was here many years ago they were Class 101 and Class 254.
To complete the scene, there's even a little bit of snow hanging around.
Enjoy the pictures at UK Railway Scene - 2010.
