Take a look at the map on the wall in the booking hall. This shows the countryside bus routes of London Transport. What colour line is metioned somewhere on the map?
Take a walk onto the platform and find the red weigh scales. These were for weighing parcels and luggage. How much do you weigh? What company made these scales?
Take a walk past the cafe and down to the end of platform 3. This is the yard and workshop where our locomotives are looked after. What two things are needed to power the steam locomotives?
Take a walk over the footbridge. There is a display board on the otherside have a read of the information. Wher did this footbridge come from?
Walk over to the signal box. This original 1888 signal box controls all the signals and most of the points at North Weald. Can you see how many levers are inside?
Take a walk to the end of platform 1 and have a look at the signal. This is called a Home or Starter signal. As you can see it is red with a white strip. Which way do you think this signal moves?
Take a walk back down the platform to the level crossing gates behind the footbridge. These gates were saved from Chitts Hill near Colchester. How many crossings do you think there are on the UK railway network?
Use the crossing to get to the otherside. Remember to look both ways for trains. Head past the play area and to the bus stop. What is the number for a bus to Epping?
On the other side of the roadway is a red telephone box. These would have been used to make calls when you were away from home before mobile phones. Have a look inside and maybe pretend to make a call. What is the number you would dial if you needed the operator's assistance?
Head back across the road to the station. There is a post box in the wall. It has the letters VR on it. Which British king or queen do you think it stands for?
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