On this Day 1979: Railway Signalman

OTD, November 1st 1979…

John Mitchell met Vic Phillips who had resigned from North West Leicestershire District Council to become a railway signal man.

Vic Phillips, previously the Chief Housing Officer for the council, resigned to become a railway signalman with British Rail. Additionally, he volunteered at the Shackerstone steam railway in Leicestershire during his free time.

In this feature, Phillips is depicted operating his signal box at Shackerstone, with a view of the station platform included. He discusses his new role with John Mitchell and also refers to his own Ruston diesel locomotive, which is displayed parked on a siding.