Adopt a lever:
‘Own’ a piece of history

The Signal Box has 47 levers which were originally connected by rods and cables to the signals and points in the station area. These ensured safe operation for through trains as well as goods trains using the sidings on both the ‘up’ and ‘down’ sides of the main line.

Until its closure at the end of October 2025, signallers were still using a small number of the 1895-vintage levers to signal trains through the station.

But by this stage the connection to points and signal was electrical.

protect our railway heritage

As we develop the Signal Box into a working museum, we are offering you the opportunity to sponsor one of these historic levers. Your sponsorship will be displayed on a metal plate – in keeping with the function labels on each lever – to demonstrate to everyone entering the Signal Box your commitment in helping to protect our railway heritage.

Lever sponsorship

We are asking for a minimum five-year sponsorship of £100 per lever: greater generosity would, of course, be much appreciated. If you are a UK taxpayer we can claim a further 25% on your sponsorship from HMRC if you fill in the Gift Aid form.

Your generosity will help us to save Haslemere Signal Box for future generations to enjoy