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Warning light
Overview
Rectangular lamp with curved top, painted red, with circular glass windows on all faces. One side opens, no lighting equipment inside and has a red wire handle.
Historical information
Its blue and red glass lenses were used by rail guards or shunters to signal movement on the tracks. The yellow tinge of the kerosene flame used to fuel the lamp would have turned the blue lens to green - signalling for the train to go.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-102-1998.1347
Item type
Objects
Material
Glass
Metal
Contextual information
Acquired via original bequest from Lew Whiteman.
Last modified
Tuesday, 16 February, 2021
