Organised Visits 

In addition to visiting the Signal Box on our advertised Open Days, it is possible for groups to organise a visit by prior arrangement. These can be morning, afternoon or evening during weekdays or at weekends, and can be arranged for up to 40 people. Whilst in the main we receive male groups, we also particularly encourage women's and youth groups to visit us - including Schools. With higher numbers we normally split the group into two. 

Tea, coffee and biscuits can be provided, and for a 'special' visit we can also arrange to quote you for a buffet or sitdown meal at the County Constitutional Club opposite the Box, including use of their bar.  Visits normally take around 2 hours, but can be flexed to suit particular group needs, and typically involve:

• depending on the time of year and weather, a walk round our beautiful garden to hear briefly about the history and preservation of the Signal Box, and outside railway and signalling artefacts
• a talk in the downstairs museum, about the history and restoration of the Box, and the artefacts on show, video of a 1970's film of St. Albans South, Harpenden and Napsbury boxes being worked, along with rolling still shots of St. Albans South before and during restoration.
• a simulated signalling demonstration on the operating floor upstairs, in which guests can participate. This moves a train from Harpenden, through St. Albans and on to Napsbury.

There are also posters showing how absolute block signalling works, and more pictures of the Box and it's environs during its working life. Our claim to fame in being just about the only preserved signal box adjacent to a main line enables guests to see slow and fast passenger trains passing the Box, including occasional freight trains. Our offering of artefacts is growing, so that each time people come there is normally something new to see.