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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Steam Locomotive Lamp

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c. 1895

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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

Material

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

Thursday, 2 October, 2025

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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