Well, have you ever wondered how we control our signals on our railway? 🤔 As part of our upcoming Community Open Weekend on the 17th-18th of February, you can now book Signal Box tours at Harmans Cross and Corfe Castle to see exactly how we keep you safe whilst travelling with us through the controls of our signalling system! The signalling system at our railway is maintained by our Signalling and Telecoms Department, most of them being volunteers. Who knows, maybe your visit to us will lead to

Before computers and screens, railways were run with skill, timing, and a bank of levers. Discover the craftsmanship and coordination behind traditional railway signalling with a guided Signal Box Tour at Corfe Castle or Harmans Cross. These working signal boxes remain a vital part of the Swanage Railway — and offer a fascinating glimpse into the past. From managing a single-track line to communicating with the mainline at Basingstoke, your guide will bring the story of railway operations to lif