Photograph from the collection of Dr J W F Scrimgeour
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THE SIGNAL BOX |
OVERSEAS |
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Photograph from the collection of Dr J W F Scrimgeour |
Comber station was 8 miles from Belfast on the Belfast & County Down Railway's main line to Ardglass, a route which closed in 1950. The double track from Belfast ended here and the single line on to Ballygowan was worked by Tyer's Tablet apparatus. Comber was also a junction for the Donaghadee branch with Tablet working to Newtonards. The line between Newtonards and Donaghdee was worked by Wise's Patent Trains Staff right up to closure in 1950.
 Photograph from the collection of Dr. J W F Scrimgeour |
This closer view of the box was taken some time after the line was completely closed and lifted. As can be seen, the box is of surprisingly large and sturdy nature, with brick base and gabled roof.
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