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Steam Locomotive Lamp
c. 1895Subcollections
Overview
A circular lamp encased in metal with an iron handle. The front glass is hinged at the side so that it can be opened and the filament changed. The lamp is mounted on a tripod
Historical information
It is an oil lamp, it was used in the Katanning Railway Shunting yards. At the back of the lamp is a circular piece of red glass. The lamp changes colour depending on the direction of the shunting, this is achieved by opening the glass front and putting the piece of red coloured glass in front of the lamp and then closing the glass front.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2025.235
Item type
Objects
Material
Glass
Metal
Width
38 cm
Height or length
54 cm
Depth
23 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the left hand side of the lamp is a metal plate with the inscription "LOCO KATANNING".
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 12 November, 2025
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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