Photograph 7/55, by Dr J W F Scrimgeour
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THE SIGNAL BOX |
OVERSEAS |
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Photograph 7/55, by Dr J W F Scrimgeour |
Osterport station was controlled by a small power box dating from 1934; this view was taken from the station looking towards Copenhagen.
To the left, the double-track steam line from Hellerup to Copenhagen pass in front of the box, whilst out of view to the left the twin electric suburban lines run parallel. Passing immediately behind the box is a single line which drops to fly under the main line and almost doubles back on itself to join the Hellerup to Vanlose line at Lersoen. To the right, the single-line Frihaven branch runs alongside the freight yard.
The signal in the immediate foreground controls departures from the
station towards Copenhagen, and is power-operated.
 Photograph 7/55, by Dr J W F Scrimgeour |
The layout was controlled from this compact "four-row" VES frame, which
would more likely be described as a switch panel in the UK. It dates from the
opening of the box in 1934.
 Photograph 7/55, by Dr J W F Scrimgeour |
Siemens & Halske Lock & Block apparatus was provided to control
movements on the steam-operated main lines, and also for the single-line spur
to Lersoen. The electric lines were provided with automatic colour-light
signalling.
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