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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, used for long section working (short section working was 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.