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In this scene railway volunteers and onlookers gather for the signal box's official opening ceremony. Andrew Wright, Official Railway Photographer in the orange vest snaps Mike Whitwam, a Swanage Railway Director in the grey suit, as he stands on the stairs addressing the audience prior to arrival of Transport Minister Theresa Villiers. Dr. Michael Walshaw, today's signalman, photographs the proceedings from the stair top.