Ringwood in Maroondah, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
Ringwood Signal Box
| — | Ringwood Station | — |
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 8, 2026
1. Ringwood Signal Box Marker
Ringwood Signal Box
Constructed in 1926 to address the increase in trains arriving and departing the junction station after the electrification of the line.
The Ringwood Signal Box was based on early Victorian railway designs for signal boxes. It provided a dry, climate controlled space for the 70 lever mechanical interlocking system: The signalman would sit in the raised viewing platform ensuring that trains operated safely, took the correct route and ran efficiently to a timetable.
In 2016 the signal box was converted into a café as part of the upgrade works at the station.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 37° 48.933′ S, 145° 13.73′ E. Marker is in Ringwood, Victoria, in Maroondah. It is on Maroondah Highway (Victoria Route 34) 0.1 kilometers east of Railway Place, on the left when traveling west. The Marker is just to the right of the door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Maroondah Highway, Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Railway was a Catalyst (here, next to this marker); WWI Recruitment (a few steps from this marker); Brick Station Building 1889 (a few steps from this marker); Ringwood Station History (within shouting distance of this marker); Sending off the WWI troops (within shouting distance of this marker); Ringwood RSL Women's Auxilliary (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ringwood's WWI Honour Boards (about 90 meters away); Ringwood RSL Memorial Marker (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ringwood.
Also see . . . Ringwood Signal Box. An extensive timeline of updates to the Ringwood Signal Box
Sun, 31 Jul 1949(Submitted on April 9, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)
Provide catch points at each end of No.2 road. Provide dwarf signals 36 and 39. Discs post 30 and 31 replaced by 2-position dwarfs. Provide dwarf 32, cool store siding tosiding "A". Posts renumbered. (WN32/1949)Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 8, 20262. Ringwood Signal Box - now CafeThe Marker is just to the right of the door
No.2 Road abolished as a running road. Catches 20 and 42 provided at up and down ends of No.2 Road. All signals applying to and from No.2 Road replaced by shunting signals. Post 29 (three doll bracket) replaced with two doll bracket; disc 15 under bracket now worked by lever 5 and applies to No.2 Road or to Sidings B and C. Post 33 replaced by straight mast with Home 57 (from No.2 Road) replaced by a two position mechanical Dwarf. Homes 6 & 7 removed from left hand doll of Post 35 and replaced by a two position mechanical Dwarf 39. Point indicator provided on Points 48U. Remaining signals on Post 35 rearranged. Crossover 24 and lockbar 25 relocated further in. Lockbar 35 abolished. Lockbar 23 relocated to Points 22, replacing Plunger 20 (which became spare). Points 34D now worked by 35. Ground Discs 21 and 33 replaced by two position mechanical Dwarfs, and two position mechanical Dwarf 15 provided. Lockbar 42 now worked by 40. Posts renumbered. (Waugh 1998, Locking Sketch, WN32/1949)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
