Single-line instrument (sending/receiving)

Single-line instrument (sending/receiving)

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Single-line instrument (sending/receiving)
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Telegraph block instrument; GWR. Sending/receiving single-line instrument: 2-vane, 3-position/2-indication (Train On Line/Line Clear). Brass-plated "WEST TUNNEL BOX", with 4 large, brass, vertically-mounted slide-bar handles with catches. Above these is a long brass plate which reads "Receive /Release/Line Clear/Train On Line/Send Release". Ex Quakers Yard High - Level SB.

Details

Category:
Signalling & Telecommunications
Object Number:
1983-7837
type:
telegraph instrument
credit:
Leach, M.E.