Mercury treadle for detecting the arrival of trains

Mercury treadle, for detecting the arrival of trains, mounted on length of rail, 'RA' insulated pattern complete with plunger inserting tool, by Siemens General Electric, c. 1930.

Details

Category:
Signalling & Telecommunications
Object Number:
1964-277/5
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
type:
mercury treadle
credit:
S.G.E. Signals Ltd.