Signalmen (RWS)
Signalmen are railway staff who work in signal boxes and control the signals and points, which send the engines to their destinations or runaway trains into sidings.
The Maron Yard Signalman[]
The Maron Yard Signalman works at the signal box at Maron Yard.
Biography[]
When James' driver and fireman were away, two boys were on his footplate and they jumped off when James started moving. The signalman then shouted at them, prompting them to run away. When James' fireman returned, the signalman informed him on what had happened. Soon, the signalman received a telephone call and he told the fireman that an inspector was coming and that he required a rope and a shunter's pole. The firemen wondered what the items were for, to which the signalman was also unsure, though he told the fireman to quickly get the items.
Uniform[]
The signalman's uniform consists of black trousers, an black tie and a white shirt with a black jacket over it. He wears a black peaked cap.
Appearances[]
The New Signalman[]
The new signalman works at a signal box near Killdane.
Biography[]
When Toby arrived at Killdane to fill up on water, this signalman was at the station, whom Toby had not seen before. The signalman told Toby and his driver that they must clear the line for James with the Express. Toby's driver suggested that they could wait in the siding, however, the signalman stated that the siding was full and that they would have to go to the next station. After realising that Toby had ran out of water on the Main Line, the signalman apologised and stated that he did not understand about Toby.
Uniform[]
The new signalman's uniform consists of blue trousers and a white shirt with a blue jacket over it. He wears a blue peaked cap.
Appearance[]
Other Signalmen[]
Many other signalmen work at the various signal boxes on the Island of Sodor and the Mainland.
Uniform[]
The uniform worn by the signalmen consists of either black or blue trousers, an occasional black tie and a white shirt with either a black or blue jacket or a blue or brown vest over it. The wear either black or blue peaked caps.
Official Description[]
From Official Media:[1]
| “ | Signalmen: Signalmen, Stationmasters, Inspectors and other railway officials, far too numerous to mention and sadly neglected as to their names, are recorded in the chronicles. They appear, do their duty, pass through and are never heard of again. Without them, of course, the railway could not function, so it is fitting therefore, that they should all have at least a general mention and recognition in these pages. | ” |
References[]
- ↑ RWS "Sodor: Reading Between the Lines" (2005)