RA 8142 EARLY G.W.R. SPLIT CASE "TURNED BRASS STEM" COW BELL" ship-zone-c An early R

An early R

The case work is in very good condition and is fitted with a Flat top bell mounted on a cruciform pedestal

The express caught the light engines just after Moorcock Tunnel near Aisgill summit iMallerstang and was almost wholly derailed

this instrument is in tested working order and good condition

RA 8142 EARLY G.W.R. SPLIT CASE "TURNED BRASS STEM" COW BELL" ship-zone-c An early RA nice early pattern example of a Great Western Railway manufactured split case block bell, these split case bells were mostly converted with a one piece lid. The purpose of the removable front portions were intended for the signal lineman to carry out routine maintenance on the instrument with removing the lid with its bell thus prevent its operation. The idea didn't actually work out and most were converted. This bell is in totally original