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Railwayman's Hand Signal Lamp

AssociatedAssociated with London Midland and Scottish Railway Company (London, England, 1923 - 1947)

Date1920-1950

Object NameLamp

Mediumsteel, tin, glass

ClassificationsTransport

Dimensions30.8 x 12.3 x 18.5cm

LocationView by Appointment

Object numberABDMS083858

Keywords

About MeMetal lamp with paraffin burner and three coloured windows: clear, red and blue.

The lamp is comprised of three parts: the outer body, an inner section with the coloured windows and the burner. The outer body is painted black with a hook on the back and a hinged door on the front. The door is secured on the left with a bolt that slides up and own. The door has large circular window at the front (glass missing). The side is stamped "R6615 / L.M.S".

The inner section can be removed by opening the door on the outer body and depressing the latch at the back above the hook. This section is circular with each oval windows fitted with four narrow strips of glass arranged to accommodate the curve of the body. The top of this section has a chimney/air vent and a handle over the top.

The burner has a small reservoir and a reflector at the back (this can be lifted up and off). The burner is marked "------OODS / LIMITED / TRADE / MARK / SOUND" (slightly obscured) and "B.R/LMR". The burner is secured in place by sliding it over a metal fixing inside the main body.