The fantastic LNWR Chester No. 2 signal box was a dominant feature at the eastern end of Chester General station until its demise at the start of May 1984. Carrying its LNWR nameboard (post-1935) it also carries a huge British Railways (Midland) enamel with a matching example on the other side pointing to Chester station with a large double-tailed arrow. Number 1 signal box was a British Railways Type 15 box just a short distance from this box under the bridge to the extreme left. It's a shame that my photograph of the box is of such poor quality as it is the only one in my archive of this fine structure.
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