Batchworth Lock Canal Centre 2024
Hertfordshire
The 1892-built box is the largest preserved Midland box in the country, and remains in its original location next to the busy working main line that it used to control. The restored 44 lever frame and authentic instruments demonstrate the way the box used to work before closure in 1980. Downstairs there is a museum of railway and signalling items, video of the box when in use, and a slide-show of the restoration works.
Operator: The St Albans Signal Box Preservation Trust
Address: Ridgmont Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 3AJ
Sun 11 Feb. Wed 21 Feb. 2nd & 4th Sun in month Mar-10 Nov; 8 Dec. Also 21 Feb; 29 May; 7 Sep; 30 Oct. 1400-1700. Visit website for more details.