Electrical Signal Indicators [Semaphore]

Object detail

Accession number

2013.502

Description

Black wood plank with four metal and glass dials attached that can be mounted to two black metal poles. White cables protruding from proper right metal pole that is attached to the back of the wooden board. text panel stapled to wooden board reads 'NEW LYNN TRAIN INDICATOR PANEL...'

Brief History

This is a bank of a semaphore electrical signal indicator which was used in either Auckland's suburbs of New Lynn or Mount Albert at their signal boxes.

Marks

'NEW LYNN TRAIN INDICATOR PANEL the // movement of trains is indiated by the illuminated // lamps and the position of DISTANT and HOME // SIGNALS is shown on the REPEATERS at either // end of this board' Label

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Electrical Signal Indicators [Semaphore], 2013.502. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tools & Equipment for Communication Rail Transportation Equipment

Collection type

Rail Transport

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