Historical information

Bell used by the conductor or passengers to signal to the driver - stop, proceed or an emergency stop. N&C -

Significance

Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars.

Physical description

Brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, bell, striker, bell pull part, sheet metal domed section that is secured to the underside of the bell with one nut to secure the bell to the frame and two rivets securing for the bell pull part. Has at both ends, six screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof. Note the difference in the casting detail between the two ends of the bell.