RA 8377 G.W.R. EX SEVERN TUNNEL JUNCTION "CHURCH" TYPE BLOCK BELL ship-zone-i The dial is enamelled and

The dial is enamelled and free from chips and cracks

A Southern Railway brass case Distant signal arm repeater manufactured by W

this example is fitted with the less common  "flat top" dome which sounds fabulous

these instruments replaced the standard "Spagnoletti" blocks which had been in service for well over 70 years

These popular highly collectable oil cans were produced by Sutcliffe and were named "Midget oilers"

RA 8377 G.W.R. EX SEVERN TUNNEL JUNCTION "CHURCH" TYPE BLOCK BELL ship-zone-i The dial is enamelled andA Great Western Railway Church top block bell which came from Severn Tunnel Junction West Signal Box. This bell came from an ex Severn Tunnel Relief Signalman who recovered this upon closure. He carefully recorded the details of its location and relayed this worked from West Junction to the middle box also known as "Centre" Box. This bell is in tested working order and has a great patina.