Showing 332 items matching "railway signals"
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Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, Signal box, Ballarat Railway Precinct, c2017
... Signal box, Ballarat Railway Precinct......railway signals...Colour photograph of a weatherboard railway signal box at Ballarat....Ballarat Railway Station Signal box railway signal box railway signals Colour photograph of a weatherboard railway signal box at Ballarat. ...Colour photograph of a weatherboard railway signal box at Ballarat.ballarat railway station, signal box, railway signal box, railway signals -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, Dorothy Wickham, Signal box, Ballarat Railway Precinct, c2016
... Signal box, Ballarat Railway Precinct......railway signals...Colour photograph of a weatherboard railway signal box at Ballarat. The Ballarat Fire Briigde in Ballarat East is in the background. ...Ballarat Railway Station signal box railway signals Colour photograph of a weatherboard railway signal box at Ballarat. ...Colour photograph of a weatherboard railway signal box at Ballarat. The Ballarat Fire Briigde in Ballarat East is in the background. ballarat railway station, signal box, railway signals -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Stawell Signal Box with car parked near signal box. -- Coloured
... Colour photo of Railway Signal Box No.2. House in Wakeham St. in background....Stawell Railway signal box with a car parked behind signal box. ...Colour photo of Railway Signal Box No.2. House in Wakeham St. in background. stawell Ron Maddock Stawell Railway signal box with a car parked behind signal box. ...Colour photo of Railway Signal Box No.2. House in Wakeham St. in background.Stawell Railway signal box with a car parked behind signal box. Pedestrian walkway behind signal box.Ron Maddockstawell -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Railway Signal Box No.2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets -- Coloured
... Railway Signal Box No.2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets -- Coloured...Railway Signal Box No2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets Stawell....Coloured photograph of back view of Railway signal box with rail line and two posts in foreground. ...Railway Signal Box No2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets Stawell. stawell Coloured photograph of back view of Railway signal box with rail line and two posts in foreground. ...Railway Signal Box No2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets Stawell.Coloured photograph of back view of Railway signal box with rail line and two posts in foreground. Pedestrian overpass behind signal box. stawell -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Railway Signal Box No.1 being Demolished in Seaby Street- 2 Photos -- Coloured
... Railway Signal Box No.1 being Demolished in Seaby Street- 2 Photos -- Coloured...Railway Signal Box No1 under Demolition situated by boom gates Seaby Street Stawell....Another two coloured views of the Railway signal box being demolished. One a close up with windows removed. ...Railway Signal Box No1 under Demolition situated by boom gates Seaby Street Stawell. stawell Another two coloured views of the Railway signal box being demolished. ...Railway Signal Box No1 under Demolition situated by boom gates Seaby Street Stawell.Another two coloured views of the Railway signal box being demolished. One a close up with windows removed. The other a distant view with a brick building in front of the signal box and 2 people in front of the brick building. stawell -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Railway Signal Box No.1 being Demolished in Seaby Street -- 2 Photos -- Coloured
... Railway Signal Box No.1 being Demolished in Seaby Street -- 2 Photos -- Coloured...Railway Signal Box No1 under Demolition situated by boom gates Seaby Street....Two coloured photographs of the railway signal box being demolished. The photo shows men working beside and on the building. ...Railway Signal Box No1 under Demolition situated by boom gates Seaby Street. stawell Two coloured photographs of the railway signal box being demolished. ...Railway Signal Box No1 under Demolition situated by boom gates Seaby Street.Two coloured photographs of the railway signal box being demolished. The photo shows men working beside and on the building. A large tree can be seen in the background. The second photo shows a large trailer parked around the other side of the rail line and signal box. stawell -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Railway Signal Lamp, c. late 1800s - early 1900s
... Railway Signal Lamp ...Railway Signal Lamp...railway lamps...signalling lamp...train signal...Metal and glass railway signalling lamps were used for communication, safety and lighting by train guards, shunters and signalmen, as well as station staff in the late 1880s to the early 1900s. ...Exterior casing of a black painted metal railway signal lamp with circular blue and red glass filters and a turning mechanism on the top under a circular handle. ...Small copper plate with the letters "A y" stamped on it, on one side of the lamp. Railway Signal Lamp Functional object Railway Signal Lamp ...Metal and glass railway signalling lamps were used for communication, safety and lighting by train guards, shunters and signalmen, as well as station staff in the late 1880s to the early 1900s. They were hand operated and used fuel such as kerosene.The railway signal lamp has local significance as part of a set of three lamps donated by a resident of Wodonga who worked for the Victorian Railways. It also has national significance as an example of communication and safety equipment used by the railways in Australia in the late 19th century and early 20th century.Exterior casing of a black painted metal railway signal lamp with circular blue and red glass filters and a turning mechanism on the top under a circular handle. Small copper plate with the letters "A y" stamped on it, on one side of the lamp. "A y"railway lamps, signalling lamp, train signal lamps -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Railway Signal Box No.1 and a Train
... Railway Signal Box No.1 and a Train...Railway signal box and train ...Black and white photograph of Signal Box No1 and train in Stawell. stawell Railway signal box and train Railway Signal Box No.1 and a Train Photograph ...Black and white photograph of Signal Box No1 and train in Stawell. Railway signal box and train stawell -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Set of Three Railway Signal Lamps, c. late 1800s - early 1900s
... Set of Three Railway Signal Lamps...Set of Three Railway Signal Lamps...railway lamps...signalling lamp...train signal...These types of metal and glass railway signalling lamps were used for communication, safety and lighting by train guards, shunters and signalmen, as well as station staff in the late 1880s to the early 1900s. ...Set of three painted black metal and glass railway signal lamps used for various purposes during train journeys. ...Set of Three Railway Signal Lamps Functional object Set of Three Railway Signal Lamps ...These types of metal and glass railway signalling lamps were used for communication, safety and lighting by train guards, shunters and signalmen, as well as station staff in the late 1880s to the early 1900s. They were hand operated and used fuel such as kerosene.The three railway signalling lamps have local significance as a set donated by a resident of Wodonga who worked for the Victorian Railways, as well as national significance as examples of the communication and safety equipment used by the railways in Australia in the late 19th century and early 20th century.Set of three painted black metal and glass railway signal lamps used for various purposes during train journeys. The largest signal lamp has circular blue and red glass filters and a turning mechanism on the top under the handle. "A y" on a small copper plate on one side of the largest signal lamp - Lamp 1.railway lamps, signalling lamp, train signal lamps -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, Signal box, Ballarat Railway Precinct, c2016
... Signal box, Ballarat Railway Precinct......railway signal box...Colour photograph of a railway signal box at Ballarat...Ballarat Railway Station signal box railway signal box Colour photograph of a railway signal box at Ballarat Signal box, Ballarat Railway Precinct Photograph - Colour ...Colour photograph of a railway signal box at Ballaratballarat railway station, signal box, railway signal box -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood railway signal box
... Ringwood railway signal box...Colour photograph showing inside of signal box -Ringwood railway station..."Written on back of photo" Ringwood railway signal box..."Written on back of photo" Ringwood railway signal box Colour photograph showing inside of signal box -Ringwood railway station Ringwood railway signal box Photograph ...Colour photograph showing inside of signal box -Ringwood railway station"Written on back of photo" Ringwood railway signal box -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncManual - Victorian Railways Book of Signals, Victorian Railways Printing Works, 1967
... ...Railway signals...VICTORIAN RAILWAYS / BOOK OF SIGNALS /containing/ Particulars of Signals, Whistles, / and Local Roads at Places where/ the Levers are Interlocked/ AND -/ Description of Signals at Places / where the Levers are not Interlocked The particulars and instructions contained herein supersede all/ others Issued prior to and including those shown in/ Weekly Notice No. 31/67. ...Victorian Railways Book of Signals Manual Victorian Railways Book of Signals Victorian Railways Printing Works ...This manual was issued by Victorian Railways in 1967 to explain all of the railway signals used throughout Victoria. It included a detailed outline of the signals used at every railway station, including small depots and sidings throughout Victoria. Illustrations of the different signal systems are included in the text. Every driver, fireman, guard, shunter, and every other employee designated by the Head of the Branch concerned, had to be supplied by his superior officer with a copy of this book. They were required to become thoroughly acquainted with the particulars which related to their duties. The included informations was effective from 3rd August, 1967 until further notice.A beige coloured book with green binding. The cover includes the Royal Coat of Arms, a summary of the purpose and contents of the manual, and the date the instructions become effective, all printed in green ink. This information is enclosed by a green border. non-fictionThis manual was issued by Victorian Railways in 1967 to explain all of the railway signals used throughout Victoria. It included a detailed outline of the signals used at every railway station, including small depots and sidings throughout Victoria. Illustrations of the different signal systems are included in the text. Every driver, fireman, guard, shunter, and every other employee designated by the Head of the Branch concerned, had to be supplied by his superior officer with a copy of this book. They were required to become thoroughly acquainted with the particulars which related to their duties. The included informations was effective from 3rd August, 1967 until further notice.victorian railways, victorian railways -- rules and practice., railway signals -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph, View from Platform 2, Ballarat Railway Station, 2026, 14/10/2026
... ...railway signals...Ballarat Railway Station Tracks Signals railway signals Tracks identified view of the Ballarat Railwat Station from Platform 2. ...Tracks identified view of the Ballarat Railwat Station from Platform 2. ballarat railway station, tracks, signals, railway signals -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - photograph - steam train at Orbost 1930, 1930
... It shows a steam train belching smoke, a water tank and a railway signal....It shows a steam train belching smoke, a water tank and a railway signal. Photograph photograph - steam train at Orbost 1930 ...This b/w photograph/postcard is of a steam train at the Orbost Railway Station, March 1930. Steam trains operated on this line from 1916 - c. late 1950s. The construction and opening of the Orbost railway in 1916 was a major event in the development of Orbost and East Gippsland, resulting in huge development of farming and timber industries. This railway functioned between 1916 until 1987. This photograph/postcard is significant because it relates to the Bairnsdale-Orbost railway line.This is b/w photograph on a postcard. It shows a steam train belching smoke, a water tank and a railway signal.on back: 8am mixed leaving Orbost March 1930. DI 578 4-6-0steam train, orbost, orbost-bairnsdale railway line -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Equipment - Train Departures Signal Device
... ...railway signals...Handset altered c. 1970s. mitcham box hill ringwood victorian railways railway stations trains railway signals Metal plate with switches. Wooden box 1930s. ...Wooden box used to advise other stations - Box Hill and Ringwood when the Mitcham train was departing. Acquired when the Mitcham station was demolished in 2014. Handset altered c. 1970s.Metal plate with switches. Wooden box 1930s. Handset altered C.1970s as used by trains as they departed from Mitcham to Box Hill and Ringwood. Switches Black - Up to Box Hill and Down to Ringwood. Red "UP" Bell to Box Hill Red "Down" Bell To Ringwood To advise the train had left Mitchammitcham, box hill, ringwood, victorian railways, railway stations, trains, railway signals -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Image - Black and White, Ballarat Railway Station, c1904, c1904
... ballarat railway station...signals...The Ballarat to Melbourne Railway line opened in 1862. ballarat railway station signals railway track provincial hotel railway gates Black and white panoramic view of the Ballarat Railway Station. ...The Ballarat to Melbourne Railway line opened in 1862.Black and white panoramic view of the Ballarat Railway Station. A steam train is about to cross Lydiard Street North, and the railway gates are shut to prevent cars crossing the tracks. ballarat railway station, signals, railway track, provincial hotel, railway gates -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 6, Charles Craig, 1950s
... ... Railway Station... Signals...Set of six black and white photographs of trams at the railway level crossing, Ballarat, Lydiard St North featuring the railway station, gates and signals, Reeds Coffee Palace and the Provincial Hotel. .1 - 28 heading south, with an R class and a K class locomotive in the view. .2 - 11, heading north - taken during the 1950's. .3 - 17 parked right up to the gates while K184 shunts at the station. .4 - single trucker (number obscured) - most likely 17 giving the passengers in the previous photo. .5 - Photo with two single truckers in the view and the gates being closed after the tram has passed. .6 - 11, at the gates with a bogie tram behind. ...Trams tramways Lydiard St North Railway Station Signals Level Crossings tram 28 tram 11 tram 17 Set of six black and white photographs of trams at the railway level crossing, Ballarat, Lydiard St North featuring the railway station, gates and signals, Reeds Coffee Palace and the Provincial Hotel. .1 - 28 heading south, with an R class and a K class locomotive in the view. .2 - 11, heading north - taken during the 1950's. .3 - 17 parked right up to the gates while K184 shunts at the station. .4 - single trucker (number obscured) - most likely 17 giving the passengers in the previous photo. .5 - Photo with two single truckers in the view and the gates being closed after the tram has passed. .6 - 11, at the gates with a bogie tram behind. ...Yields information about the appearance and use of the Ballarat Railway Station level crossing by trams prior to closure.Set of six black and white photographs of trams at the railway level crossing, Ballarat, Lydiard St North featuring the railway station, gates and signals, Reeds Coffee Palace and the Provincial Hotel. .1 - 28 heading south, with an R class and a K class locomotive in the view. .2 - 11, heading north - taken during the 1950's. .3 - 17 parked right up to the gates while K184 shunts at the station. .4 - single trucker (number obscured) - most likely 17 giving the passengers in the previous photo. .5 - Photo with two single truckers in the view and the gates being closed after the tram has passed. .6 - 11, at the gates with a bogie tram behind. No. 11 has a Briquettes roof advert and a Twin Lakes sign. Photo by Charles Craig - during 1971, except for .2, taken during the 1950's. trams, tramways, lydiard st north, railway station, signals, level crossings, tram 28, tram 11, tram 17 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument - Photocopy, R Selwyn Harvey, Letter from General Railway Signal Company, Rochester, NY, May 1997
... Photocopy, R Selwyn Harvey, Letter from General Railway Signal Company, Rochester, NY...Selwyn Harvey: Letter from General Railway Signal Company, Rochester, New York 1930...Selwyn Harvey: Letter from General Railway Signal Company, Rochester, New York 1930 Document Photocopy, R Selwyn Harvey, Letter from General Railway Signal Company, Rochester, NY ...From packet of A3 photocopies of items 1927-1940 concerning R. Selwyn Harvey: Letter from General Railway Signal Company, Rochester, New York 1930transport - railways, engineering, crimes and misdemeanours, r selwyn harvey -
Orbost & District Historical Societysignal lamps
... Railway lamps of this kind were hand signalling lamps used by train guards, shunters and sometimes signalmen and station staff. ...Two railway signal lamps. These are kerosene burning lamps made of metal and painted red. ... lamps of this kind were significant railway items in their period of use as essential tools to the safe-working operations of the railway. signals lamps communication railway transport kerosene-burning Two railway signal lamps. ...Possibly used in the Orbost district. Railway lamps of this kind were hand signalling lamps used by train guards, shunters and sometimes signalmen and station staff. They could signal the locomotive crew at night to let them know what to do (move forward/move backward/right-of-way) when leaving a station, goods yard or siding. Railway lamps of this kind were significant railway items in their period of use as essential tools to the safe-working operations of the railway. Two railway signal lamps. These are kerosene burning lamps made of metal and painted red. Both lamps have carrying handles at the top. .1 has a green glass lens and .2 has a red glass lens. signals lamps communication railway transport kerosene-burning -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Railway Signal Box at the left with Two churches in the background -- Postcard
... Railway Signal Box at the left with Two churches in the background -- Postcard...Post Card Railway signal Box at left. Two churches in Background....Post Card Railway signal Box at left. Two churches in Background. ...Post Card Railway signal Box at left. Two churches in Background.stawell railways transport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF DATE PALMS, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
... Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of date palms. Part of a railway signal visible at top left corner. Handwritten in ink on back 'Grove of Date Palms enroute Cairo to Ismaelia March16. ...POSTCARD Postcard WW1 Egypt Cairo Ismailia Date palms Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of date palms. Part of a railway signal visible at top left corner. Handwritten in ink on back 'Grove of Date Palms enroute Cairo to Ismaelia March16. ...Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of date palms. Part of a railway signal visible at top left corner. Handwritten in ink on back 'Grove of Date Palms enroute Cairo to Ismaelia March16. Also on back written in pencil 'Cut out signal'postcard, postcard, ww1, egypt, cairo, ismailia, date palms -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Railway Signal Box No.2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets -- 2 Photos -- Coloured
... Railway Signal Box No.2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets -- 2 Photos -- Coloured...Railway Signal Box No 2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets. ...Two colour photographs of Signal box 2 also called Signal box b, beside railway lines....Railway Signal Box No 2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets. ...Railway Signal Box No 2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets. Also called Signal box b.Two colour photographs of Signal box 2 also called Signal box b, beside railway lines.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Railway Signal Box No.2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets -- 2 Photos -- Coloured
... Railway Signal Box No.2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets -- 2 Photos -- Coloured...Railway Signal Box No 2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets. ...Railway Signal Box No 2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets. ...Railway Signal Box No 2 off Doyle and Victoria Streets. Also called signal box b.Two coloured photographs. One view of the signal box with over pass and rail line. The other view is inside the signal box.stawell -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph, Clare Gervasoni, Peel Street Ballarat Railway Gates, 2023
... Railway gates...ballarat east...signal...Peel Street Ballarat Railway Gates and signal box....Railway gates ballarat east signal box Peel Street Peel Street Ballarat Railway Gates and signal box. ...Peel Street Ballarat Railway Gates and signal box.railway gates, ballarat east, signal box, peel street -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph, Clare Gervasoni, Peel Street Ballarat Railway Gates, 2023
... Railway gates...ballarat east...signal...Peel Street Ballarat Railway Gates and signal box....Railway gates ballarat east signal box Peel Street Peel Street Ballarat Railway Gates and signal box. ...Peel Street Ballarat Railway Gates and signal box.railway gates, ballarat east, signal box, peel street -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mann Collection Album - Wiltshire & Rattray Plumbers, C. 1968
... Bob Wiltshire and Ron Rattray built this store on the East side of High Street, next to the Railway signal box. The site had formerly been occupied by Abe Turton’s Coach building business. ...Wodonga businesses High St Wodonga Wiltshire and Rattray Bob Wiltshire and Ron Rattray built this store on the East side of High Street, next to the Railway signal box. The site had formerly been occupied by Abe Turton’s Coach building business. ...Elaine Mann was married to David Mann, a successful Wodonga businessman and community leader who passed away in Wodonga in June 2012. David was a member of the Mann family who began their business in Wodonga in 1920. Elaine was a teacher in Wodonga for many years and an active member of the community.This photo collection is significance as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the late 20th century.Bob Wiltshire and Ron Rattray built this store on the East side of High Street, next to the Railway signal box. The site had formerly been occupied by Abe Turton’s Coach building business. The building has since had several tenants, including “Lunn & Fordyce” clothingwodonga businesses, high st wodonga, wiltshire and rattray -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Sunshine signal box visit, 1998
... Photo of the 1850s Group on their visit inside the Sunshine Railway Signal Box hosted by the Sunshine and District Historical Society Inc and organised by Mr Tom Rigg who gave a talk about the history of the Signal Box Details of the history were compiled in a book by Tom Rigg...Sunshine Signal Box Railways Photo of the 1850s Group on their visit inside the Sunshine Railway Signal Box hosted by the Sunshine and District Historical Society Inc and organised by Mr Tom Rigg who gave a talk about the history of the Signal Box Details of the history were compiled in a book by Tom Rigg Sunshine signal box visit Photograph Sunshine signal box visit ...Photo of the 1850s Group on their visit inside the Sunshine Railway Signal Box hosted by the Sunshine and District Historical Society Inc and organised by Mr Tom Rigg who gave a talk about the history of the Signal Box Details of the history were compiled in a book by Tom Riggsunshine signal box , railways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - Hand Lamp, Guards - Tri Colour, c1900
... Guards lamp - of the type used by the Victorian Railways to give a green, red or clear or white signal while shunting or authorising trains to proceed. ...Hand Lamp, Guards - Exterior casing of a black painted metal railway signal lamp with circular blue (for green colour) and red glass filters and a turning mechanism on the top under a circular handle. ...signal men. While not directly related to Ballarat tramways, of the type used by the Railways in the Ballarat district. railways lamps signals guards Hand Lamp, Guards - Exterior casing of a black painted metal railway signal lamp with circular blue (for green colour) and red glass filters and a turning mechanism on the top under a circular handle. ...Guards lamp - of the type used by the Victorian Railways to give a green, red or clear or white signal while shunting or authorising trains to proceed. Used by station staff, shunters, guards and signal men.While not directly related to Ballarat tramways, of the type used by the Railways in the Ballarat district.Hand Lamp, Guards - Exterior casing of a black painted metal railway signal lamp with circular blue (for green colour) and red glass filters and a turning mechanism on the top under a circular handle. Includes the kerosene burner with wick and reflector plate. Item was specifically donated to the Museum by a member who died May 2022.railways, lamps, signals, guards -
Clunes Museum
Drawing - TECHNICAL DRAWING, VICTORIAN RAILWAYS CLUNES, 2 AUGUST, 1939
... CLUNES RAILWAY STATION SHOWING SIGNAL AND INTERLOCKING ARRANGEMENTS...CLUNES RAILWAY STATION SHOWING SIGNAL AND INTERLOCKING ARRANGEMENTS VICTORIAN RAILWAYS CLUNES Drawing TECHNICAL DRAWING ...DIAGRAM NO. 11'39. CLUNES RAILWAY STATION SHOWING SIGNAL AND INTERLOCKING ARRANGEMENTSplanning, clunes railway station -
Kew Historical Society IncEquipment, Victorian Railways, 'A' Pattern Annett Key : Kew Railway Station, 20th Century
... Kew Railway Station was the second railway station on the Kew 'Spur' Line in Melbourne. The key unlocked signals equipment at the Station. ...'A' pattern Annett Key, used at the Kew Railway Station with signals equipment....This piece of railway equipment is a rare oiece of railway memorabilia. kew railway station - denmark street - kew (vic) annett keys KEW 'A' pattern Annett Key, used at the Kew Railway Station with signals equipment. 'A' Pattern Annett Key : Kew Railway Station Equipment Equipment Victorian Railways ...Kew Railway Station was the second railway station on the Kew 'Spur' Line in Melbourne. The key unlocked signals equipment at the Station. The key was donated by Harry Jackson in 2019 during an exhibition at the Kew Court House on railway history in Kew.This piece of railway equipment is a rare oiece of railway memorabilia.'A' pattern Annett Key, used at the Kew Railway Station with signals equipment.KEWkew railway station - denmark street - kew (vic), annett keys
