Mini 001: New Street Signal Box

New Street Station Signalbox – Miniature Concrete Model
Hand-cast in fine concrete. Shaped by memory.

Some buildings leave a mark because they never tried to blend in.
The New Street Signalbox is one of them. Brutal, unapologetic, and utterly unique, it has stood watch over Birmingham’s railway lines since the 1960s. With its layered concrete massing, deep shadow lines, and fortress-like stance, it remains one of the most distinctive signalboxes ever built in Britain.

It was one of the first models I ever attempted—and one I’ve returned to again and again.
The form is deceptively complex. Each face carries a different rhythm, a different weight. Getting the sharpness right in the casting, especially at this scale, meant starting from scratch more than once. But it was worth it.

Now it’s here. A scaled-down structure with heavyweight presence.

Features
• Solid cast concrete, individually hand-poured
• Laser-etched cork base with building name
• Comes gift-boxed for the perfect concrete gift
• Designed, modelled, and finished in the UK

Made to feel personal—whether you passed it every day on your commute, stood beneath it on a platform, or simply admired its defiance.
This model holds that feeling. It works as a quiet centrepiece, a conversation starter, or a way to honour one of Birmingham’s most iconic Brutalist survivors. A reminder that beauty doesn’t always ask for permission.

15% off when you order two or more models

EU customers: please order via my Etsy shop due to customs regulations

Building Information

Location: Birmingham, UK
Architect: Bicknell & Hamilton with Ray Moorcroft (British Rail)
Completed: 1965
Status: Operational, not listed
Brief Overview:
Perched above the tracks at Birmingham New Street, this five-storey concrete signalbox was built as part of British Rail’s post-war modernisation plan. Its bold Brutalist form—stacked, windowless, and sculptural—divides opinion but commands attention. Still in active use, it remains a powerful example of mid-century transport infrastructure designed with architectural intent.

 

Please note:

ALL EU ORDERS processed through our Etsy Store HERE

Our concrete sculptures are individually hand cast in solid concrete. This means that each piece will have distinctive markings and minor blemishes due to air bubbles in the concrete. This is a natural part of the material and will mean that no two pieces are ever exactly the same.

Shipping:
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