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SIGNAL BOXES IN THE NEW WILLESDEN CARRIAGE SHEDS

In 1936 the London Midland & Scottish Railway was giving considerable attention to providing covered accomodation for its carriage stock. Previously, the principal arrangements had been provided on both sides of the main line from Euston, just south of Willesdon Junction station.

To this end, a site had been chosen between Harlesden and Wembley stations on the up side

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