RA 8837 EARLY PATTERN G.W.R. SPLIT CASE BLOCK BELL ship-zone-e This signal measure 9 foot

This signal measure 9 foot 10 inches with finial attached making it an acceptable height under permitted development and doesn't need planning permission

This key like all the keys from this area had their ends removed by the Signal Department to prevent unauthorised use

000 of the mains sets being sold in the first year

on the top

The plate measures 82mm x 45mm

RA 8837 EARLY PATTERN G.W.R. SPLIT CASE BLOCK BELL ship-zone-e This signal measure 9 footEvery single block bell has its own character and this ones no exception, this very old instrument has had a long history and originally started out as a "GONG" type with a wire sounder and a wooden sound box for amplification, the underside of the lid has GONG stamped in. This split case type with 2 brass button screws in the front top lid, these were removed and filled in with wood plugs and this modification is clearly visible. A very large "sheep