Switch Gear

Object detail

Accession number

1982.273.13

Description

A black ironclad switch gear box with hinged switch on track. Rectangular shaped. Raised lettering on lid reading ON in green and OFF in red. Hinged lid. Porcelain panel with two electrical wire holes at hinged end. Two electrical wire holes at open end with porcelain inlay.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron/Cast Iron

Credit Line

Switch Gear, 1982.273.13. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Switch, Electrical Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Electrical & Magnetic T&E Electrical System Components

Collection type

Electrical Industrial Heritage Technology

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