RA 8231 G.W.R. PATTERN BR(W) 4 ASPECT SIGNAL BOX HANDLAMP. parts PLEASE NOTE

PLEASE NOTE

this handlamp has 2 oval brass  plates embossed L M S -B  and stamped 27398

serial no 2904

London Transport painted these lamps yellow rather than the standard white like most other companies

In practice it would only be worn when public facing

RA 8231 G.W.R. PATTERN BR(W) 4 ASPECT SIGNAL BOX HANDLAMP. parts PLEASE NOTEThis less common 4 aspect Great Western Railway B. R(W) pattern handlamp in fantastic ex signal box condition and retaining all its original paint, these lamps were issued to signal boxes only and were used by Fogsignalman when fog working. The orange band at the base identifies is easily and a 4 aspect handlamp, ie having a yellow shade. The lamp case is embossed B R (W) , A very pleasing example.