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Meanings of interlocking tower in inglês

Building near a railway track that contains the controls to operate signals and points and other equipment used to regulate the movement of trains.

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Examples for "signal box"
Examples for "signal box"
1
I've also been to a bar in England in a railway signal box.
The Irish Times
2
The engraving accompanying this chapter shows the appearance and mechanism of the signal box.
Lights and Shadows of New York Life / or, the Sights and Sensati...
3
Nor was there any light in the signal box.
Fire-Tongue
4
My bedroom here is a converted signal box for the never-completed extension to the Great Eastern Railway.
The Guardian
5
South Auckland train commuters are facing more disruption tonight, as work on a fire damaged signal box continues.
Radio NZ
1
I've also been to a bar in England in a railway signal box.
The Irish Times
2
Signal minded (man buys old railway signal box).
The Guardian
1
The position of that signal tower is very important, for example.
Country driving: a journey through china from farm to factory
2
The train was slowing down at the signal tower, and finally stopped there.
Nan Sherwood at Pine Camp; Or, The Old Lumberman's Secret
3
And you have the signal tower above, which serves to protect the tomb.
Country driving: a journey through china from farm to factory
4
Dashing to the signal tower, he took the steps two at a time.
Calvary Alley
5
The man in the signal tower has an equal responsibility.
My Native Land / The United States: its Wonders, its Beauties, a...