GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced that one of their Class 66 locomotives has been named after the now decommissioned London King’s Cross Power Signal Box.

Network Rail is currently underway with a project to modernise the layout of London King’s Cross Station, which should improve services operating out of the busy station.

Part of this project has seen the renewal of the outdated signalling equipment and associated systems, which, since 1971, have been controlled by the King’s Cross Power Signal Box.

Replacing the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) 1932-built signal box, the Power Signal Box had been in use for 50 years until recent work, which now sees the Rail Operating Centre in York manage King’s Cross’ signalling equipment.

GBRf has played a key part in the revamp of King’s Cross, with their Class 66 No.66767 being the last locomotive to be signalled by the Power Signal Box. Therefore it was decided to name 66767 “King’s Cross PSB 1971-2021” in honour of the former box on Friday 23rd of April 2021 at King’s Cross Station.

Managing Director at GB Railfreight John Smith said: “After 50 years, King’s Cross PSB closed its doors with this 66767 being the last loco signalled by the box into King’s Cross station. Quite an honour when you consider all the other famous trains that have come and gone from the place!

“I’d like to thank all those who worked on this project, especially our colleagues at Network Rail, who we worked so closely with during these last few months.”

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