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Functional object - Victorian Railways Lamp, c. 1970s

  • Front view of a rectangular dark blue painted metal lamp with a large handle on the top and a circular glass disk in front of a green filter.

    Victorian Railways Lamp - front.

  • Back view of a rectangular dark blue painted metal lamp with a large handle on the top and 'V.R.' for Victorian Railways embossed on the proper left side and top surfaces.

    Victorian Railways Lamp - back.

  • View from above of a rectangular dark blue painted metal lamp with a large handle on the top and 'V.R.' for Victorian Railways embossed on the top and proper left side andsurfaces, and a black and white 5 cm scale.

    Victorian Railways Lamp - from above with a 5 cm scale.

  • Front view of a rectangular dark blue painted metal lamp with a large handle on the top and a circular glass disk in front of a green filter.
  • Back view of a rectangular dark blue painted metal lamp with a large handle on the top and 'V.R.' for Victorian Railways embossed on the proper left side and top surfaces.
  • View from above of a rectangular dark blue painted metal lamp with a large handle on the top and 'V.R.' for Victorian Railways embossed on the top and proper left side andsurfaces, and a black and white 5 cm scale.

Historical information

This type of rectangular dark blue painted metal railway lamp was used by train guards in the Victorian Railways in the 20th century for communication, safety and lighting. It is the same type as the lamp attached to the Victorian Railways guard's leather satchel dated to the 1970s, registration WHS 00074 on Victorian Collections online.

Significance

The Victorian Railways lamp has local significance as it was donated by a resident of Wodonga, as well as state significance as an example of communication and safety equipment used by the Victorian Railways employees in the 20th century.

Physical description

Rectangular dark blue painted metal lamp with a large handle on the top and a circular glass disk in front of a green filter. The initials 'V.R.' are embossed on the top and both sides. White metal/aluminium rim around the clear glass disk.

Inscriptions & markings

"V.R." on the top and both sides.

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