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Maker
Tyler & Co Ltd
Description
Rectangular cast iron box with an arched top. The front face has mouldings around the edges and is painted red, black and gold. It was used to indicate what lengths of track were occupied on the run over the Shap (Cumbria). An attached label reads: "Tyer & Co Ltd London & Carlisle / Electrical & Mechanical Signaling Engineers / Out In".
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Department
Object
Maker
Production place
Carlisle/Cumberland/England
Signature & date
Moulding on label:"Tyler & Co Ltd London & Carlisle / Electrical & Mechanical Signaling Engineers / Out In"
On brass BELL"
moulding:label on inside:"TC 638S"
Associated person
Associated place
Polmont Station/Polmont area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 51cm (H 1' 8 1/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 32cm (W 1' 5/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:D 28cm (D 11")
Accession number
1984-045-011

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