A Grade II-listed signal box in South Cumbria can be repaired.
The box, at Bootle Station, dates back to the 19th century and is in a poor condition.
Network Rail has been granted permission from the Lake District National Park Authority to repair the building, built in 1874.
It is a rare example of a Furness Railway Type one signal box and was granted listed status in 2013.
A recent inspection identified several defects to the signal box and deemed the overall condition of the building to be poor.
Among proposed work includes rebuilding the chimney including replacing stonework in poor condition, replacing deteriorated or broken service supports as well as the removal of the existing protective paint system and recoating with a new Network Rail approved system.
Other proposed work involves:
- Take down and rebuild of the two stone cladding panels on the west elevation
- In-situ restoration of weathered cill stones.
- Lifting and rebedding of all ridge tiles.
- Splice repairs to the base of 3 posts at first floor level.
- Repointing throughout stonework of building.
