Saltney Junction 1958

Description

You are in charge of this busy signal box just west of Chester for your chosen shift on a summer weekday. The box controls the junction between the four-track ex-LMS North Wales main line and the ex-GWR line from Paddington via Shrewsbury. There is extensive passenger and freight traffic on both routes, with many freights terminating or originating at Saltney Dee Junction yard, a mile or so down the Shrewsbury line. There are light engine workings between the yard and both Chester sheds, as well as to/from Mold Junction shed; the latter require reversal at Saltney Junction. Occasional trip freights between Saltney Dee Junction and Mold Junction yards can also be reversed in the exchange siding under your control, saving the journey to and from Chester for reversal.