Separated by only five years (1901 and 1903) Oxmardyke and Gilberdyke signal boxes (seen in the last image) are very different in their designs despite both being NER designed structures. Oxmardyke is a far more ornate and pleasing design with its segmented stone lintel windows to the locking room. From the front, its sense of symmetry is pleasing even with the stovepipe directly to the middle of the roofline. Notice the mop leaning by the side of the door at the top of the steps with the vinyl flooring inside probably shining and polished!
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