'All Change' Act 1 Scene 10 - Training the Signalmen at Wolverton.

Scene 10 : Training the Signalmen at Wolverton

The line to the north and south of Wolverton encompassed most of the signalling techniques of the time. Signalmen were trained at Wolverton by Superintendent Bedford, who kept a copy of all the instructions he received from headquarters. Hence some insights into the development of early railway management, including the military pattern inspired by Captain Bruyeres enjoining Mr. Bedford to smarten up the railway police.

(Description adapted from the script notes in ‘All Change’ booklet – 1977)