4-point Hall Signal Co. "E.G." Lightning Arrester, used by B&A RR Signal Department, 6148-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1903-04-07

GUSN

GUSN-383410

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.
4-point Hall Signal Co. "E.G." Lightning Arrester, used by B&A RR Signal Department, 6148-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.

Description

The image shows a 4-point Hall Signal Co. "E.G." Lightning Arrester used by the B&A RR Signal Department. It features multiple labeled wires including "LINE 1", "RELAY 1", "RELAY 2", "TRACK", and "LINE 2". There is also a tag marked "EARTH". The device is designed to protect a 2-point relay.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lightning protection
electronics
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012130
B-Series negative 6148-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.720.6148-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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