BR block instrument
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Standard British Rail block instrument. Located on model railway layout, gauge 1, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Signalling School, built 1912, by L&YR.
These instruments were known as penguins, due to their black and white colour.
Details
- Category:
- Signalling & Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 1995-7856/68
- Materials:
- bakelite, copper (metal) and steel (metal)
- type:
- block instrument
