The Friends of Romsey Signal Box is the group established to undertake the restoration and operation of Romsey signal box and Cowley Bridge Junction miniature frame, and look after the site at Romsey on behalf of the Romsey and District Buildings Preservation Trust (to which it is affiliated).
Membership of the Friends is open to anyone with an interest in the preservation of the box. All supporters are welcome, although clearly the project cannot flourish without the active involvement of as many members as possible, who can help with preservation and maintenance of the equipment and demonstrations of its use. The current annual subscription is £5.00.
Both Romsey signal box and Cowley Bridge Junction miniature signal box require a minimum of two operators, one operating the frame, and another controlling the simulator. Ideally, though, they should both be manned by three or four people at a time, so that spare operators are available to talk to viewers. The Romsey and Cowley Bridge signalmen (and women!) undergo a thorough course, so that they can be "passed out" to operate unassisted.
Further details are available from:
Friends of Romsey Signal Box, c/o 38 Arundel Road, Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 4PQ.
For a membership form, click here.
or you can e-mail the membership secretary on membership@romseysignalbox.org.uk.