What’s on at NRM York

Signalling demo

Find out how signals work with our team of award-winning volunteers.


Time:
See right for dates.
11am–12.30pm and 1.30pm–3.30pm
Price:
FREE
Audience:
Suitable for all ages
Type:
Talks and tours

See our volunteers demonstrate the craft of railway signalling, on our original 1912 Lancashire & Yorkshire signalling layout in the Warehouse.

The team will use authentic period signalling instruments to show you how trains negotiate their way around the rail network safely, efficiently and reliably.

2013 dates:

  • Friday 18 January 2013 - Centenary
  • Saturday 19 January - Centenary
  • Sunday 20 January – Centenary (pm only)
  • Saturday 16 February: 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm
  • Sunday 17 February: 1pm-3.30pm
  • Saturday 23 February: 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm
  • Saturday 09 March
  • Saturday 13 April
  • Saturday 25 May
  • Saturday 22 June
  • Saturday 13 July
  • Saturday 17 August
  • Saturday 14 September
  • Saturday 12 October
  • Saturday 09 November
  • Saturday 28 December

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