Visitors and residents with long memories can decide how faithful the new signal box is to the original one (see above) that was dismantled in 2001 following the closure of the box in 1995. The old structure, mainly constructed in wood was a listed building. Timber boxes were few and far between and used only in special circumstances. The reason here was apparently that the stairs of the station footbridge passed right through the basement of the cabin.
Despite the best efforts of conservationists the woodwork was not properly protected when it 'went into storage'; effectively it was left to rot.
While this is not quite the restored and re-sited signal box that was originally envisaged and requested, I think it makes a fine focal point at the station.
Acknowledgement should be given to those who, over the years, have pressed this issue and refused to take 'no' for an answer. In particular, I would single out David Hewick, the Planning Secretary of the Broughty Ferry Council for an appreciative mention.
