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Ongar Signalbox
The original GER signalbox at Ongar (pictured above) was sadly demolished by LT in the early 1980's.
Following many hours of efforts behind the scenes, and a number of set-backs, we have managed to secure an original Great Eastern signalbox for Ongar. The top half has been made ready to be lifted, and once the foundations and ground level supports are in place, the box will be transported and lifted into place.
The box will be sited very close to its original location, and is of an identical type, so once restored and operational, people may not realise it is not the original!
We hope to install a lever frame we have secured, which will safely control the layout from the signalbox, with the clank of the levers and bells communicating with North Weald adding to the atmosphere and excitement as the train gets ready to depart or arrive as well as ensuring the safety of our passengers and staff.
The signal design has been approved by HMRI, and as soon as the box is in place we will start in earnest with fitting it out - all additional new volunteers would be very welcome, and greeted with many cups of tea from our friendly team.
The design shown above is "Phase 1" of the signalling plan, and once both signalboxes (at North Weald and Ongar) are completed and the railway is running trains, we may be able to progress the signalling at Ongar further depending on operational requirements, in particular as the railway looks towards operating trains to Epping.
The latest developments are posted on the Departments Diary.
If you have any details, pictures, documents, items or equipment that would help with the restoration of an authentic GER signalbox at Ongar, please do not hesitate to get in touch with .