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A signal box situated between [[Arley]] and [[Highley]], controlling access to the exchange sidings for Binningsley and Kinlet Collieries. Unlike all other signal boxes on the line, it was able to switch out, presumably only being open when required. The Signalling Record Society holds a document (SRS200701006) dated 16/08/1911, which references a new connection to Billingsley Colliery, including the provision of a new signal box. The signalbox was opened in 1913, and there are records of new tablet machines being provided in Arley and Highley signalboxes in 1913, used for long section working (short section working was presumably by staff). The tablet machines on the long section were later replaced by token)instruments. The box is recorded by the SRS as having 38 levers, which seems strange in that it would make it one of the largest on the SVR, and verification of this number would be useful.

However, Kinlet Colliery is recorded as being connected to the SVR in 1900 - it is not known whether an earlier signal box existed, or if how this was done by ground frame(s)achieved.

The Billingsley Colliery closed in 1921, and Kinlet in 1937. Following this signal box was closed at an unknown date before 1948in March 1943, and but Working Time Tables from that year 1948, 1949 and 1960 reference an intermediate token machine provided at the sidings, as well as two ground frames - Kinlet Sidings North ground frame and Kinlet Sidings South ground frame.