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The Ukrainians take their railways seriously, and as we pass each geranium-filled signalbox its occupant stands at attention outside the open door holding a small flag aloft.
Wildwood Roger Deakin 2009
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The Ukrainians take their railways seriously, and as we pass each geranium-filled signalbox its occupant stands at attention outside the open door holding a small flag aloft.
Wildwood Roger Deakin 2009
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Exhausted, Ape and I staggered down the track, and into the scant shelter of an empty signalbox, watching the freight cars glide slowly towards the airfreight terminal.
The Gates of Noon Rohan, Michael Scott, 1951- 1992
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The stationmaster's house, just over the river bridge is in Merioneth, and from the signalbox the signalman works an up distant signal which is planted in the soil of Cardiganshire!
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As well as watching dozens of obscure or unsigned bands play in the carriages or in a loco shed, punters can go for steam train rides, check out the petting zoo or have a look inside a signalbox.
Music news, reviews, comment and features | guardian.co.uk 2009
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