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Uffington signal box

 
Uffington signal box in 2002

Uffington signal box in 2002

Uffington is a small village and is between Stamford and Peterborough. This signal box still has a level crossing. The village is some way away from this crossing. 
 
 Uffington signal box from the rear on the 16th of October 2010

Uffington signal box from the rear on the 16th of October 2010

 
Level crossing gates at Uffington in 2002

There are two gates here which are both hung on one side of the road. They overlap when closed to the railway.

Level crossing gates at Uffington closed to the road

 

The are two gates when closed to the road. Note the Beware of trains sign is black not red in this photo. 

This box and gates are still in use in 2020.  The box like all the other boxes on Peterborough to Leicester was to have closed in 2017

Uffington level gates closed to the road in February 2020

The Level crossing gates closed to the road in February 2020.

A part from needing a coat of paint or a good wash little has changed apart from the oil lamp has gone and red flashs added together with a yellow sign added to the gates.  The yellow sign says

Please Wait for the Signaller to get clear of the crossing befor Proceeding

Thank you

 

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