Signal UR156, East Ham
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Signal UR156, East Ham
Image: © Robin Webster Taken: 24 Apr 2011
An interesting signal, with three aspects for the main up line to Fenchurch Street, below a shunt signal associated with a connection to East Ham Depot, below that a white diamond with an X and above this to the right a small light which, when required, flashes white. The diamond indicates it is not required to physically go to the signal box (there is none nearby) if detained for some time. The X denotes don't leave the cab to phone because of limited clearances - there is no other line nearby, so presumably the hazard is falling in the River Roding. When the small light flashes, phone communication with the signaller is required. Helpfully, the phone number is also given. Photographed from the west bank of the River Roding when seeing how far south it was possible to get. Except at high water (the railway bridges are very low) this is just about the limit, as the nettlebeds start getting extremely fierce.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.543709
Longitude
0.068764