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== Description ==
The current signal box was reconstructed from 1974 to 1976 on the site of the original signal box, which had been demolished. The frame, which has 30 levers, was previously used at the old Kidderminster Station signal box. At present 23 levers are in use, with 6 spaces and one spare lever.
== Operational Features ==
Unusually, when the box is switched out the yard can still be accessed, by operating the signal box lever frame as a ground frame. An intermediate token instrument is provided to enable trains to be locked into the yard. One side effect of this operation is that whilst the yard is being shunted, the Highley and Bewdley North signalmen are unable to communicate by bell signal.
Arley is the only SVR signal box whose electrically locked levers are operated by the lever catch handles, so the signalman does not have to push a separate release plunger.
== History ==
The signal post of the Down Home signals was originally the signal post of the Up From Shrewsbury Home signals at Bewdley North. It was originally located at the south end of [[Wribbenhall Viaduct]], somewhat further south than its modern replacement.
After preservation, Arley became the first SVR signal box with worked distant signals.
== See Also ==
* [[List of signal boxes]]