Frome Mineral Junction Signal box

Frome Mineral Junction signal box was moved to Didcot by the GWS, and now controls the northern end of the branch line, including the broad gauge section. The white poles around this area are the supports for the over-head signal cabling, this being a method that was used in the 19th century, unlike later installations which have the cables at ground level. Also round this area are several of the older types of signals, this includes a disc and bar signal.

All photographs ©Mark Baldry