Stephenson Shaft and Coalville Crossing Signal Box, Snibston Discovery Park
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Stephenson Shaft and Coalville Crossing Signal Box, Snibston Discovery Park by Alan Murray-Rust as part of the Geograph project.
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Stephenson Shaft and Coalville Crossing Signal Box, Snibston Discovery Park
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 4 Jun 2006
Snibston Colliery forms the basis of the Snibston Discovery Park with many of the buildings having scheduled monument status. The signal box has been rebuilt as part of the railway on site, but the winding gear and engine house are original, dating from 1914 with later improvements.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.726166
Longitude
-1.380435