RA 8856 L.N.W.R WOODEN SIGNAL BOX NAMEPLATE "KELMARSH" Staffs & Tablets This signal measure 9 foot

This signal measure 9 foot 10 inches with finial attached making it an acceptable height under permitted development and doesn't need planning permission

This wood sign measures  20" X 6" x 1"

used in signal boxes to indicate to the signalman the lever of water in the large elevated tanks which supplied a number of water cranes around the station site such as Kemble or Pilning High Level

this instrument is in original ex box  condition and has been tested working order

It served the village of Guestwick

RA 8856 L.N.W.R WOODEN SIGNAL BOX NAMEPLATE "KELMARSH" Staffs & Tablets This signal measure 9 footThis signal box nameboard was recovered from Kelmarsh signal box upon closure by the vendors father who was a relief signalman and who worked many boxes in the Northampton area. The backboard is made from heavy wood with cast iron letters, this plate was restored many years ago and the are two small areas where the wood has decayed a little but not noticeable from the front. The plate measures approximately 48" x 9". In the picture of the box you can