Romsey Signal Box

The Romsey signal box has been preserved by a group of enthusiasts and opens to the public twice monthly. Demos of the signal box are given throughout the day.

[Romsey Signal Box @Romsey_SB]

OPEN AGAIN!

As of tomorrow we’re back to our regular pattern of open days - that’s first Sunday and third Saturday of the month.

We recommend booking before your visit to avoid disappointment on the day. All information can be found on our website: https://t.co/yR4dvmFExq

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We’ve been donated some exciting new signalling equipment for use at Romsey Signal Box (not everything you see in the photos will be going to Romsey)

You’ll have a chance to see some of this when we re-open in June! Check out our website for opening times and how to book.

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Looking for something to brighten up Tuesday evening? Take a virtual stroll along a part of the old Sprat and Winkle line.

This week: Fullerton station. Can you solve the mystery?

[Paul Whitewick @PaulWhitewick]

NEW VIDEO on the channel peeps. A little wonder around an abandoned Station. Plus a little sign mystery to... 'unsolve'. Go watch. https://t.co/GuLGFpsKKf

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We promised you a video tonight and here it is! Our latest purchase is an AWS sunflower unit lined up for one of our new displays.

Follow the link to YouTube where you can find the video: https://t.co/WEVz402h1D

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A very exciting package has just arrived! What could it be? We’re putting out an “unboxing” video later this evening. Stay tuned!

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The Sprat and Winkle line which joined Andover to Southampton is one of the key reasons there’s a junction at Romsey. Today the test way (a walking route) uses the old path of the railway. Lots of evidence of the railway can still be seen, take a look...

[Paul Whitewick @PaulWhitewick]

NEW VIDEO. Yup we get the waders on!

On the channel now: https://t.co/GuLGFpsKKf

[Romsey Signal Box @Romsey_SB]

Lots of interesting local railway history in this quick video. Also featuring the Andover canal that runs along the back of our site!

[Paul Whitewick @PaulWhitewick]

NEW VIDEO. Just a short one from us today. Filmed back in Dec we started a new playlist.... https://t.co/GuLGFpsKKf

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Happy new year everyone!

Over Christmas hampshire was placed into tier 4, this means that we will be closed until further notice.

We’re as disappointed as you are, but we know it’s the safest course of action for everyone. See you soon!

[Romsey Signal Box @Romsey_SB]

I think we’re all feeling a bit down from recent events in the world. So today in our advent calendar we’re looking forward to a hopefully brighter time of 2022 when we celebrate our 40th anniversary! The pictures today are from past celebrations at Romsey https://t.co/QHoEYeLUWX

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Great to see @networkrail working with @RailwayHeritage to keep Signal boxes standing. There’s also a bit from @MrTimDunn talking about his fascination of signal boxes

[Network Rail @networkrail]

🚦 Ever wondered what happens to signal boxes when they retire❓

🛤️ These trackside wooden huts are icons of Britain's historic railways.

🤝 We've worked with @RailwayHeritage to come up with six options for how to look after them:

➡️ https://t.co/YZYvNoCmb7

#RailwayHeritage

[Romsey Signal Box @Romsey_SB]

We’ve been looking forward to day 13 of our advent calendar because it‘S all about the delicious cakes and bakes available at our cafe. Check out our Advent Calendar series over on Facebook for the full write up: https://t.co/R8VXhhiEjD

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Our advent calendar series continues over on Facebook today with day 7. Today we look at 7 different ways to volunteer at Romsey Signal Box https://t.co/PMojHkQONl

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It’s day 3 on the Romsey Signal Box advent calendar, and today we looked at block bells and absolute block. Here’s a video we shared on our Facebook page, or read the full post here on Facebook: https://t.co/wwbywuHZKX

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We’re running our very own signal box advent calendar on Facebook! We’ll be posting something about the signal box everyday in the lead up to Christmas so make sure you’ve liked our page! You can catch up on day 1’s post here:

https://t.co/cNYO3LTpKK

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Here’s something to brighten up your lockdown!

This Facebook page has recently posted an exciting video showing the inside of Cowley Bridge Junction Signal Box before it closed. This is the Signal Box which our miniature signal box is based on. Enjoy
https://t.co/F4vDh2eor1

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The sunrise behind the signal box this morning was awesome!

Although we won’t be open for the rest of the year, we have a small team of people keeping the site ship shape. We look forward to welcoming visitors back in January!

[Romsey Signal Box @Romsey_SB]

We have made the decision that we will not be opening in December as it is unlike that restrictions will allow us to open. We hope to be back open in January. Watch this space for details.

Also see this video of our site from tour yesterday https://t.co/jxQQHpoouM

[Romsey Signal Box @Romsey_SB]

Following government announcements: tomorrow (Nov 1st) is likely to be our last open day of the year. To book a visit phone [phone].

Nov 21st open day CANCELLED.
Dec 6th open day UNLIKELY

Thank you everyone who visited us this year, we look forward to opening again soon

[Romsey Signal Box @Romsey_SB]

Another signal box starts its journey to preservation after being moved to its new home. Check out their Facebook page for more details https://t.co/oQJH4iOVxk

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The four remaining open days this year are:

Oct: 17
Nov: 1 and 21
Dec: 6
(As long as government restrictions allow).

We are limiting the number of visitors on site so please book: https://t.co/jGluQuqsEr

Open days resume in 2021 on Jan 16 (government restrictions permitting)