Signals at Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham Racecourse is the southern terminus of the GW(S)R. This is the view from the down platform, looking back towards Gotherington.

The view at the far end of the station, and the shunting neck.

A closer view of the line towards Gotherington. Beyond the down innerhomes are the up advanced starter and down outerhome.

The view through the station from the far end, with 44422 standing in the down platform.

The down innerhomes bracket.

The signalbox was built by the GW(S)R themselves.

The block shelf and lever frame. The latter was preserved from Whiteball signal box in Somerset.

The box diagram.

The token instruments. The one on the left will be used when Gotherington is opened.

A selection of lever leads.

The down home.

The shunting neck starters.

The down distant.

More information about Cheltenham Racecourse signalbox can be found at the following sites: