释义 |
signal boxˈsignal box noun [countable] British English - A class D9 No. 6028 departs southwards, seen from the signal box.
- A typical branch line country station complete with signal box has been created.
- Approaching the signal box he mounted the steps, the hand-rail creaking as he used it for support.
- Between the years 1902-1902, there was actually a signal box situated well inside the Woodhead tunnel.
- He walked along Platform 2 and noticed smoke coming from the signal box.
- Terror gripped the two men as they ran as fast as they could away from the ghostly train towards Elsham signal box.
- There is a signal box at each end, East and West also the Breakdown Vans, ready when they are wanted.
- With the modernisation of the railway system, Brooke End signal box was abandoned, its structure left to stand forlorn.
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