The N&CR was right hand running until absorption by the NER, and it was converted in stages to the more usual left hand running in 1863 and 1864 (G Whittle's book "the N&CR" p40 & 125 pub.1979). How big a job would that have been in 1863/64?
1. Were signals interlocked with points in those days?
2. Trailing crossovers would become facing -- did they have an aversion to facing crossovers then?
3. Did facing points have locking bars in those days?
4. Would the change have needed Board of Trade permission? (Thanks in advance.)
1. Were signals interlocked with points in those days?
2. Trailing crossovers would become facing -- did they have an aversion to facing crossovers then?
3. Did facing points have locking bars in those days?
4. Would the change have needed Board of Trade permission? (Thanks in advance.)