Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes recently had the opportunity to operate the levers in the restored signal box at Romsey.
Ms Nokes was invited to inspect the recent developments at the Romsey Signal Box.
During her visit, she was allowed to pull the levers that control several signals outside.
This was part of a full operating session conducted by the volunteers from the Friends of Romsey Signal Box.
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Ms Nokes then visited the new Audrey Gebbie Discovery Centre, where she was invited to complete several of the challenging hands-on exhibits.
With a bit of guidance from a volunteer from the Friends, she successfully completed the tasks, which allowed her to appreciate the educational benefits of the site.
Ms Nokes said: "There is so much more here than I expected for such a small site.
"This is a fantastic facility for everyone, but particularly the local schools, and I sincerely hope they will take up the opportunities which the Friends of Romsey Signal Box are now offering."
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The chairman of the Friends of Romsey Signal Box, Dick Hewett, was pleased to give Ms Nokes a tour of the site.
He said: "It was a pleasure to show Caroline around the site and show her all the elements of what is a quirky but unique piece of heritage, of which Romsey should feel very proud."
The Romsey Signal Box, on Brick Lane behind Plaza Parade in Winchester Road, is open to the public on the first Sunday and third Saturday of each month, between 11am and 4pm.
There is a small entrance fee for adults, while children can enter for free.
The Friends of Romsey Signal Box encourage people to visit and learn more about their local heritage.
For more information about the site and its facilities, you can go to their website at romseysignalbox.org.
The Romsey Signal Box offers a unique learning experience about the history of railway signalling and its importance in ensuring the safe operation of trains.
The site has been restored and is maintained by the Friends of Romsey Signal Box.
They organise various activities and events throughout the year, allowing people of all ages to experience the thrill of operating a real signal box.
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