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What is that weathered structure over there? Right in front of Frankston Station in Melbourne’s south-east, you’ll find the Old Signal box. This isn’t just any old building. It’s a piece of living history. The Frankston signal box has been a silent sentinel, watching over the rails since 1922. Can you believe it has been diligently guiding trains for a whole century? The signal box is a rare breed, a “lever frame” control system. Picture this: a dedicated signaller inside, pulling on those hefty metal levers to orchestrate the safe movement of trains. It’s a scene straight out of a bygone era. Today, only five of these lever frame systems are still clicking and clacking away on Melbourne’s metropolitan rail network. Frankston’s signal box is the most intricate, with an impressive 49 levers that require approximately 1,500 changes every single day. These levers are the unsung heroes, ensuring trains seamlessly transition between Frankston and Stony Point stations. Though technology marches on, the Old Signal box at Frankston stands as a testament to the enduring power of ingenuity and a bygone era of railway operation.

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