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Upon closure of Oban signal box in 1982, Electric Token Block working was retained on the section from Taynuilt, with a "no signalman" key token instrument provided in the former paraffin hut at Oban. All passenger trains arrived at and departed from the former Platform 3 until 1989, when the former Platform 4 was made available to passenger trains. RETB was commissioned in 1988.
Oban signal box closed and layout simplified. No-signalman key token working introduced.
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| Oban (1982) |
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2-lever Oil Depot and Oban Yard ground frames replaced by 3-lever ground frames.
2-lever Oban Station ground frame replaced by 3-lever ground frame.
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| Oban (1986) |
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RETB commissioned between Taynuilt and Oban. Oban becomes a token exchange point.
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| Oban (1988) |
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Oil Depot ground frame repositioned on the Down side of the single line.
Loco Release Line redesignated as a platform line and associated alterations carried out. Oban Yard ground frame replaced.
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| Oban (1989) |
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Up platform line and Down sidings temporarily put out of use.
Up platform line and Down sidings reinstated.
TPWS commissioned.
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| Oban (2003) |
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Additional emergency token exchange point telephone provided.
Down Platform Line stop board changed to small pattern type in connection with the construction of a new walkway.
Oil Siding "temporarily" taken out of use.
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| Oban (2011) |
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