Interior of Hornsby Signal Box

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Identifiernot specifiedDate1928Photographernot specifiedDescriptionThe original facilities at Hornsby were distinctly basic, comprising a tall single-post two-arm semaphore and hand-operated points. In the 1890s, facilities were improved by the provision of an open frame on the platform with the block and staff instruments housed in an adjacent shed.
However, in 1909 a large signal box had to be provided to work a hugely enlarged layout.
This signal box was officially opened on 10 February 1910 and was out of use by 22 September 1928 when a new signal box opened.
The station, which was 21 miles from Sydney on the Main Northern line to Newcastle, became the outer terminus of the suburban services from Sydney, both via the Main Northern route and via the newly doubled North Shore line. The main line was also doubled towards Newcastle, and the resulting arrangements necessitated the provision of a signal box of over 100 levers.
Information: John Hinson

This photograph of the old signal box was taken on 16 September 1928, shortly before the new signal box opened.

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Building NameHornsby Railway StationRailway stationsRailways

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Interior of Hornsby Signal Box