RA 8797 RARE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 6 BAR BLOCK CLOSING SWITCH trader-pitch possibly 100 years old and

possibly 100 years old and no Moth holes

Even better this instrument has its original turned brass bell pedestal which supports the largest example of a Sheep dome bell I've ever seen

These Great Northern Railway Telegraph instruments are always popular among collectors and this example is a great example

An ex railway service condition Railway Passengers Assurance Company "TICKETS ISSUED HERE" tin printed sign

Even better is the fixing studs on the back are still present

RA 8797 RARE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 6 BAR BLOCK CLOSING SWITCH trader-pitch possibly 100 years old andA very rare Great Western Railway 6 bar block closing switch, these switches were fitted to the block shelf and allowed a signal box to switch out of circuit during times when the service allowed. All the block indicators and bells were effectively taken out of circuit and the instruments in the adjacent boxes were connected. This instrument is in superb condition and is very rare being a 10 bar example.