Signals
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Barn 4 Exhibit
Display Signal 23
Display Signal 23
Description: | Ex-PRR Position Light |
Equipment Information
The Pennsylvania Railroad was known for extensive use of position light (PL) signals. These arranged white lights in a circle, with the illuminated lights indicating the same positions as a semaphore signal: typically, a horizontal row for “stop,” diagonal row for “approach” (slow), and a vertical row for “clear” (proceed).
Manufacturer: Union Switch & Signal
Style: Position Light
Model: PL-1
Configuration: Single head
Railroad: Pennsylvania Railroad
Original Location: Richmond, IN
Condition: Complete / restored / operational (display)