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Kidderminster had no signal box when it opened in 1984, resulting in an 'only one engine in steam' restriction on operationswhich were controlled by a 5 lever [[Kidderminster ground frame | ground frame]]. The signal box was built during between July and December 1986, the design being based on a typical GWR medium-sized box. Installation of the signalling equipment took place throughout 1987. The installation work involved an estimated 8,000 man hours. producing a fully assembled 62 lever frame complete with all mechanical locking, fitting to the frame of 35 electric locks and 5 combined locks and circuit controllers, and installation of a 22 ft long block shelf complete with instruments. The box was commissioned in December of that year following installation of the most vital piece of equipment, the signalman’s leather armchair.