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Connel Ferry West

(1903–1967)

Continued from Connel Ferry (1880–1903).

Summary

Connel Ferry West was one of two new signal boxes opened in 1903 when the layout was considerably enlarged, concurrent with the opening of the Ballachulish branch. This was one of two locations on the line where a signal gantry was installed. Additional sidings were laid in on the Down side during the Second World War, and removed in 1948. The signal box closed in 1967.

Tuesday, 18 August 1903

New layout brought into use and signal box opened.

Friday, 28 August 1903

Lt. Col. Yorke (Board of Trade) reported on his inspection of the following alterations:

New Down Main Line through the station.
Old Down Main Line converted to the Up Main Line.
Old Up Main Line converted to Up and Down Line for the Branch.
Provision of a Bay for the Branch Line trains.
General new arrangement of the sidings.

Two new signal boxes had been built and the signalling rearranged:

New West Box - 44 working and 8 spare levers and 4 spaces.
New East Box - 36 working and 6 spare levers.

The additional arrangement of signals from Ballachulish had to be placed on the signal bridge at the west end of the station. One of the signals now provided on the Outer Home signal post should be removed.

Thursday, 24 September 1903

Signalling alterations to suit the requirements of the Board of Trade.

Tuesday, 17 May 1904

Lt. Col. Yorke (Board of Trade) re-inspected and found that his requirements of 28 August 1903 had been carried out. The box now contained 45 levers in use, 8 spare and 3 spaces.