Despite having had some modernisation work undertaken, not least of which is the UPVC cladding, the Gaerwen signal box retains its slate roof and finials. Constructed by the LNWR in 1882 it controls the level crossing in the village and controls the junction with the mothballed Almwch branch. There was once a station located to the left of the box in this image where the cars are, it closed in 1966. Notice the post box integrated into the signal box wall.
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