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The delightful Acton Canal Wharf signal box is seen in the November sunshine. It is a Midland Railway type 2b box that was opened in 1884. As the name suggests, it is located just above the Grand Union canal that passes under the line just to my right. Behind the box is the old Acton Lane coal-fired power station that was still open and generating some 150mw of energy until it closed in 1983. Whilst the power station has been demolished, now the home of the Powergate Business park, the box is still in existence. It has been extended and UPVC clad meaning that it ornate Midland styling has been totally lost behind a mass of white plastic, the best image that I have secured was taken from a great distance caused by the HS2 works taking over the area, see...... https://www.ontheupfast.com/p/21936chg/28768437004/acton-canal-wharf-signal-box-midland
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