The person in charge of the Signal Box has one of the most important jobs on railways anywhere in the world. Fancy having a go? Control the movement of heritage steam trains and diesel locomotives as the action unfolds by signalling the regular service trains! Under the eagle-eyed supervision of your dedicated box host and signalmen, you’ll have the opportunity to operate the signal levers controlling the mechanical points and signals as trains arrive and depart from North Norfolk Railway’s terminus station in Holt. Your day includes an introduction to signalling principles, instruction of signalling techniques and practical signalling experience. You’ll also visit the Weybourne Box to witness the signalling of passing trains. Before the day, you’ll receive a copy of the railway’s Signalling Principles information guide, so you can swot up and sound like a pro right from the start. This full day experience runs between 9am – 5pm and participants will have a tasty lunch prepared by the North Norfolk Railway plus a certificate of participation, presented at the end of the day.

The ‘SILVER’ Signal Experience is a whole weekend giving you greater insight. On the first day, you’ll receive instruction from a dedicated Signalling Inspector, followed by visits to all three signal boxes along the line. Then it’s over to you! You’ll spend second day in a signal box, signalling trains, putting into practice what you have learned. Of course, at all times, you’ll be with a duty signalman keeping you on the right track!