The route between Doseley Halt and Lightmoor is perhaps the most challenging of the entire project. While there isn't a significant distance between the two stations, the difficulties of the route will test our teams to their fullest however we are confident we can overcome them.
THE ROUTE
Leaving Doseley Halt, we reach the first of two road crossing on this stretch of the route. This leads onto the original trackbed which is still intact however is considerably overgrown. Further on the foliage becomes less intense and the trackbed becomes more clear, due to its current use as a footpath. This carries on through the woodland before reaching the second road crossing.
After crossing the road, the track bed begins to bend to the right as we approach the Ironbridge bypass (A4169). This road has been constructed after the closure of the route, and divides the original track bed in half. A bridge will need to be constructed over the bypass which will allow us to reconnect to Lightmoor and the mothballed Power Station line. As we exit the bend, we reach our destination of Lightmoor signal box where a station is planned to be built. |
LOOKING DOWN THE TRACK FROM LIGHTMOOR |
THE BRIDGE
Once we recieve planning permission for the line from Doseley to Lightmoor we will install two level crossings and then a bridge across the A4169. Telford and Wrekin Council Highways department have completed a survey of the proposed site and has confirmed our plans suitable.
LIGHTMOOR SIGNAL BOXBuilt in 1951 to replace the previous signal box, Lightmoor was kept in use after the line towards Wellington was closed in 1981. The box was used to control the double-track section of line from the power station, as it became single-track towards Madeley Junction. When the double-track was decommissioned, the signal box became redudent and closed in 2006.
In 2008, TSR began a lease on the signal box at Lightmoor Junction from Network Rail for future use, when operating the extended railway. The box unfortunately suffered an arson attack, which gave TSR the opportunity to turn the clock back by restoring many of its lost original features. Following further vandalism in recent years, another programme has taken place to restore more of the 1950's elements and secure the box for future use. It is planned that a station will be built adjacent to the Signal Box to allow for guided tours once operations commence. |
LIGHTMOOR SIGNAL BOX TODAY |
