Electrical signal indicator [Semaphore]

Object detail

Accession number

2013.500

Description

Black wooden board with attached white/cream metal dial that is all mounted to a pole, dial has arrows/hands with 'ON // WRONG // OFF' printed around the face, sticker on top of the dial reads 'SGE' possible makers mark.

Brief History

This is an electrical signal indicator and is thought to be from Mount Albert's signal box.

Marks

ON // WRONG // OFF Printed
SGE Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Electrical signal indicator [Semaphore], 2013.500. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tools & Equipment for Communication

Collection type

Rail Transport

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Signal Box [Mt Albert Signal Box]; New Zealand Government Rail; 1914

Name/Title: Signal Box [Mt Albert Signal Box] Maker: New Zealand Government Rail Production date: 1914 Accession number: 1966.155 See full details

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