Functional object - Tramcar platform or driver's foot gong

Tramcar platform or driver's foot gong - photo 1

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Tramcar platform or driver's foot gong - photo 2 - operating mechanism

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Tramcar platform or driver's foot gong - photo 3 - underside view

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Photo showing extension that has been brazed onto the striking arm.

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Used by tram drivers to warn road users of their presence or starting to move. MMTB drawing R8808 shows the mounting mechanism and operation.

Significance

Demonstrates a tramcar warning device used by drivers.

Physical description

Cast steel and fabricated steel foot gong, consisting of cast bell, weighted striker or clapper operating mechanism and parts to enable it to be attached to the underside of the tramcar or driver's platform. The Foot gong plunger is missing. The clapper part has been extended by welding a section of steel onto it and a rolled section of stainless steel wire has been attached to ring it remotely from an overhead position. The item has been cleaned and varnished.

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References

Electric Railway Dictionary (1911) p173 ISBN/ISSN: 0-912318-21-x Republished 1972 by Newton K Gregg

Identifier

8682

Production methods

Manufactured

Materials

Steel, wire

Measurements

Length: 430 millimetres, Width: 290 millimetres, Height: 105 millimetres

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