signalbox

[US]/ˈsɪɡnəlˌbɒks/
[UK]/ˈsɪɡnəlˌbɑːks/

Translation

n.a building or room from which railway signals are controlled; a signal tower
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

the signalbox

old signalbox

railway signalbox

signalbox operator

signalbox controls

at the signalbox

near the signalbox

signalbox keeper

Example Sentences

the old signalbox overlooks the railway junction.

they decided to convert the disused signalbox into a cafe.

the signalman pulled the lever inside the signalbox.

preservation groups are working to restore the victorian signalbox.

modern signalling centres have replaced the traditional signalbox.

trains pass the red brick signalbox near the station.

the heritage railway features a fully operational signalbox.

a fire destroyed the wooden signalbox last night.

tourists visited the museum located in the old signalbox.

the signalbox controls all traffic on this line.

from the signalbox window, he watched the train approach.

the mechanical interlocking in the signalbox requires maintenance.

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