In the distance, Astley signal box is seen at a

manually operated level crossing that remains closed to traffic unless a vehicle wishes to cross the line. This is the second box at this location the first one being slightly nearer to the camera. This 1972 BR Type 15 2h box is still in use today (2020) containing a fifteen lever frame. Until 1956 there was also a station at this remote location on Chat Moss. I am sure that we were in full view of the signalman on duty this particular day but it did not stop us getting away from the crowds at the crossing itself waiting for the passage of the steam special.