Sign, Beware of Engines

Made:
1870-1939 in unknown
maker:
Unknown

Sign, enamel, "Beware of engines and moving wagons", red letters on white background.

The railways were bound by rules and these helped keep workers and passengers safe. Signs declared what was allowed, and what would happen if rules were broken. Some of the warning notices are very long and required a good level of literacy to read and apply.

Details

Category:
Railway Infrastructure
Object Number:
1986-8667
Materials:
enamel
Measurements:
overall: 203 mm x 305 mm
type:
sign
credit:
Talbot, D.