Telegraph block instrument (sending/receiving)

Made:
Hersham
Telegraph block instrument (sending/receiving)

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Telegraph block instrument (sending/receiving)
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Telegraph block instrument; SR. Standard absolute pegging/non-pegging 3-position/3-indication. There are 2 vertical banners (black) enamel-plated "Up/Down Line" (Up: top-mounted/Down: in circular brass bezel). Below is a large circular brown-bakelite commutator with a "Line Occupied" brass slide-bar commutator-locking mechanism, but missing the usual small brass release-button to LHS. The base-board has a small brass Thompson maker's plate.

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Category:
Signalling & Telecommunications
Object Number:
1994-7258
type:
telegraph block instrument
credit:
British Rail, Clapham