Sometime during World War 2 a decision was made to appoint women to operate some Signal Boxes on the railway line that ran through the 'Stainborough Valley'. This is the railway line that started at Wath-on-Dearne and went to Dunford Bridge, where it entered the Woodhead Tunnels - when it emerged it was not in Yorkshire but in Lancashire.
Some of the questions posed are:-
How did it come about that women operated the Signal Boxes?
Which Signal Boxes were involved?
How long did the arrangement last?
Why did the arrangement cease?
Who were the women involved?
The identity of a woman who operated the Signal Box at Smithywood Lane Crossing is known, but it is not known if that lady wishes to be identified, if anyone knows her and is able to share that information it would be appreciated if they could contact the Editor.
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