Islineclear3_1
Established Member
I can't remember if there was an old thread detailing the signalling arrangements around Canterbury West in the 1960s and 1970s but can't find it.
I am particularly interested in the signalling arrangements (and signals) between Canterbury West and Minster, how (and why) Sturry was downgraded to gate status in the 1960s and reinstated in later years and why Chislet box closed (did it coincide with closure of the colliery?). Was there a box at Grove Ferry & Upstreet and if so, when did it close and who took over the signalling? I have heard rumours of issues between the long block section between Canterbury West and Minster and was this the reason for reinstating Sturry (more frequent trains + HS1?)
If anyone could point me to any previous threads, I would be most grateful; otherwise, I would be interested in discussing here
I am particularly interested in the signalling arrangements (and signals) between Canterbury West and Minster, how (and why) Sturry was downgraded to gate status in the 1960s and reinstated in later years and why Chislet box closed (did it coincide with closure of the colliery?). Was there a box at Grove Ferry & Upstreet and if so, when did it close and who took over the signalling? I have heard rumours of issues between the long block section between Canterbury West and Minster and was this the reason for reinstating Sturry (more frequent trains + HS1?)
If anyone could point me to any previous threads, I would be most grateful; otherwise, I would be interested in discussing here