A signal intention

New Mills is now 20 years old and although it still out-performs many younger exhibition layouts it does inevitably require regular maintenance. Himself has been refurbishing the enigmatic colour light signals built originally by Phill Hutchings and each capturing actual examples on the WCML. The bracket mounted signals that control the exit from the upper cross country loop and adjacent fast line are the latest to be upgraded.

Here is the structure removed from the baseboard and ready for some TLC. Himself will improve the components where possible but work strictly within Phils original specification, retaining the design that has proved so reliable over the years.