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This information about "swinging lamp signals" was published in a
one volume encyclopedia in 1894. Four different signals are described
and then shown in pictures. These signals were used as a way to
communicate via lantern with the operators of railroad locomotives. —fadedpages.com
Swinging Lamp Signals
1. A lamp swung across the track is the signal to stop.
2. A lamp raised and lowered vertically is the signal to move
ahead.
3. A lamp swung vertically in a circle across the track, when the
train is standing, is the signal to move back.
4. A lamp swung vertically in a circle at arm's length across the
track, when the train is running, is the signal that the train has
parted.
A flag, or the hand, moved in any of the directions given above,
will indicate the same signal as given by a lamp.
Warning - This information has been transcribed
from a source that is well over 100 years old. It may be incorrect or
outdated in some cases. It is also possible that errors were made
during the transcription process. This information is being made
available for entertainment purposes only.
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Copyright ©2003 Bob Selfinger. All Rights Reserved.
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