Exeter West Signal Box
Welcome to the official page of the Exeter West Group. For opening times and details about how to find us, please visit: https://www.crewehc.co.uk/
Independently owned, but housed as an attraction at Crewe Heritage Centre, Exeter West Signal Box is unique in being the largest preserved mechanical signal box in full working order. Visitors are able to see what life was like in such a big, busy signal box during the last days of steam. Removed from Exeter when it closed in 1985, Exeter West has been restored so that visitors can see a full simu
24/02/2026
Don't forget to checkout the latest video on our YouTube Channel!
Signalman's Morning - Exeter West Signal Box Part 2 of a 4 part series of videos carries on from the previous video of the signalman working busily through the night, showing that even in the early morn...
30/01/2026
A nice, classic view of Exeter Middle Signal Box.
21/12/2025
Here we have pair of class 33,s passing west box starting the climb up to Central.
We would like to wish all our followers and visitors a very merry Christmas. Thankyou for a fantastic 2025!
16/12/2025
Here we have the starting signals worked from Middle box with the distant signals for West box underneath.
13/12/2025
A busy day with the new trainees getting their first taste of the box and simulator.
13/12/2025
A cold start to the day. 3 trainees starting today as well 🙂
03/12/2025
18/11/2025
An view of some of the signals at the country end of Exeter St Davids.
25/10/2025
It's not only 2 legs that visit us 🐕
25/10/2025
A quiet period with no trains.
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Opening Hours
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 4pm |