Locomotive Bell
Country
USA
State/Province
Philadelphia
See full details
Object detail
Description
Brass bell mounted on a rosewood base mounted in turn on a buffer complete with ringer, frame and lever to operate. Bell is polished brass and the frame and lever are painted black.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways
Maker
Production place
Measurements
H610 X Dia.460mm (Max)
Media/Materials description
Brass, cast iron, wood
Signature/Marks
<on metal tag> 195
History and use
This locomotive bell came from one of the steam locomotives supplied to Queensland Railways by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philedelphia, USA in 1882 - 1885. Locomotives supplied by Baldwin came with a locomotive bell as was standard practice in the United States. They were not standard in Queensland however and were soon removed when in service on Queensland Railways.
Registration number
R819
Share
