CL71 - Clifton Signal box

An O Scale (7mm to 1ft) model of Clifton (Mayfield) station signal box as built by Mckenzie & Holland for the North Staffordshire Railway on the branch to Ashbourne in Derbyshire. The box was cantilevered at the front and over the crossing, offering an unusual model. The staircase ran down the side rather than out from a porch as was common with the Type two designed boxes.

The O Gauge version includes opening windows, chimney, opening door, stairs, internal roof and support beam as well as the base with support brackets.

 

Clifton Signal box (O)

Instructions

The Wooden part of the box sits on top of the brick section. Try and get it square as we have not

incorporated any locating points. (The Clifton & Consall models have small notches under the

wooden structure to help locate them on the support brackets).

The stairs\porch will be placed up to the body of the building. The door can be positioned as you wish. With the extra windows, you have the options to model as open or closed. Any open windows should have a fine metal bar over them mid way up to prevent “falling” out the open window. An old paper clip or fuse wire should suffice.

Detail the interior as you see fit with frame, stove and instrument block shelf of your choice/construction.

Slot in the support beam and slide in the false roof.

Place the main roof over the top and slide in the chimney. Adjust to suit, but the top should be

below the roof ridge line.

 

Paint in your chosen colours.