Most people will have noticed the signal that operated on platform 3, it was not a figment of the imagination. Its purpose is to show that the "dugout" does exist ...

Signal engineering is all about providing appropriate signalling for a layout, to ensure the safe running of trains. This means, at Quainton, being able to run more than one train at a time on the demonstration line(s).

Work being undertaken at the moment:

1. Total renewal of the Up-yard Ground frame.
2. Provision of electric light i/l/o oil lamps in the bracket signal.
3. Design of locking for the frame in the signal box for the control of the "new" Down-yard layout.
4. Misc. signal box bits and pieces.

SO BEWARE- Holes will appear and disappear. If so, its probably the moles from the "dugout" at work.

Notes:
The text in this Quainton Railway Society publication was written in 1993 and so does not reflect events in the 20+ years since publication. The text and photographs are repeated verbatim from the original publication, with only a few minor grammar changes but some clarifying notes are added if deemed necessary. The photos from the original publication are provided as scans in this internet version of this long out of print publication.

Reference:
Jottings from the Signal Engineering Dugout - Ian Barnicoat - Quainton News No. 73 - September 1993