Signals Collection (page 15)

Teaching hand signaling / W H Robinson
Teaching the meaning of hand signals made by the car in front. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Marconi plaque, Bass Point, Cornwall
A plaque to Guglielmo Marconi, set in a granite wall near some buildings on the sea shore at Bass Point, Cornwall. It marks the location of Marconis telegraph station during the pioneering days of

West Country engine at Brighton Station, Sussex
The West Country engine at Brighton Station in Sussex, in the days of steam

Railway junction in the morning mist
A superb atmospheric photograph looking across a complicated railway junction. From the collection of a Scottish rail accident investigator

Railway junction in the morning mist (alternate version)
A superb atmospheric photograph looking across a complicated railway junction. From the collection of a Scottish rail accident investigator

The Steam Train Deepdene at Dundee on 22nd June, 1949

German soldiers 1932
The regimental signals platoon with their messenger dog during German military manouevres in 1932 Date: 1932

A Trainee Signalman
A trainee signalman operates the junctions on a model railway as part of his training. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Steam train leaving Euston Station
A train leaves Euston Station for the north, filling the atmosphere with a large plume of white steam

George Corbett, Brading Station, Isle of Wight
Mr George Corbett, who was employed all his life on the Isle of Wight railway at Brading Station. At the time of this photograph he had the distinction of being the oldest stationmaster in the world

Semaphore 1912
Boys practising semaphore in the courtyard of the Columbia Park Boys Club, San Francisco

The Night Train Leaving a Station

Le Havre - Port Semaphore System
The Semaphore system at the port of Le Havre, France

A Look Out Up the Mast
Engraving showing a Royal Navy seaman up the mast of a Cruiser, keeping a lookout for the enemy with a telescope, 1890. In the background some signals have been run up another mast

Policeman Signals Come
This police signal means : COME ON

Policeman Signals Stop
This police signal means : STOP !

Incorrect Signals
An incorrect or delayed signal is as dangerous as none at all

China Warships 1897
German warships off the China coast : the flagship Kaiser signals that the artillery has been landed

Steam Locos & Signals
A view from the drivers cab of a mailine steam locomotive nearing Waterloo railway station, London. Two locomotives, spewing out thick smoke, are approaching

Ape Signalman
This signalman of Uitenhage, South Africa, lost both legs and an arm when run over by a train : he taught a baboon to operate the signals when he heard the train whistle

French Navy Signallers
Every French naval helmsman is instructed how to send messages from one vessel to another by arm gestures

Partisan Reconnaisance
A partisan reconnaisance unit in Briansk. A member hides in the undergrowth and signals to his comrades

Motor Race / Pop Sci / 1927
A chequered flag signals the winner of the motor race

Crewman raises anchor on junk Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Royal Navy Signalling
A signalman of Britains Royal Navy signals with a flag

Claude Chappe / Sch Card
CLAUDE CHAPPE French engineer, invented a telegraph system using visual semaphore signals

Rail Signals
FRENCH RAIL SIGNALS (full details, too long to set out here, can be found on the reverse of the original card, in our files)

Signal Box at York
Even with colour coding, the signalman at York is faced with a massive array of levers - a mistake could be disastrous

Signals at Blackfriars
Inside the signal box at the London terminus of Blackfriars

All-Electric Signals
An all-electric signal box, replacing the traditional hand-operated signal levers

Using Hand Signals
The driver of this car is using hand signals to indicate that he is pulling out or wishing to turn right!

Performing Horse C. 1700
The Finest Taught Horse in the World. The horse bedecked in floral garlands assists in a card trick. No doubt he just responds to small signals from his master

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"Unveiling the Art of Signals: A Journey through Time and Technology" Step into the fascinating world of signals, where human ingenuity meets technological marvels. This captivating poster, produced for British Railways in 1969, showcases a railway worker skillfully operating signals by hand, and is a testament to their dedication and expertise in ensuring safe journeys along the tracks. In Reading Signal Works' Clock Shop, time intertwines with precision as every tick synchronizes with the movement of trains. The year 1969 marks an era when manual operations still played a vital role in railway signaling systems. Delving deeper into the intricate workings of our nervous system, we encounter synapse nerve junctions captured under a TEM microscope. These tiny connections enable lightning-fast communication within our bodies—a remarkable parallel to how signals guide trains on their routes. The majestic HMS Victory sails triumphantly into Portsmouth Harbour, reminding us that even grand vessels rely on precise signaling to navigate treacherous waters safely. Just like railways depend on well-coordinated signals for smooth sailing across vast networks. Leominster Station stands frozen in time on June 27th, 1950—an emblematic moment showcasing how hand-operated levers controlled train movements meticulously. The steam locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley from Welwyn Garden City chugs forward gracefully—its power harnessed by skilled engineers who masterfully interpret these visual cues. No less impressive is No 5082 Swordfish—a Castle class locomotive departing Scours Lane hauling eleven carriages behind it. Hand signals demonstrated by staff from Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway exemplify the importance of clear communication between those responsible for guiding these mighty machines safely along their tracks. As we approach a railway crossing at Newcastle-on-Tyne or witness its counterpart at Newcastle-upon-Tyne—the significance of proper signalization becomes evident once again. Ensuring harmony between road traffic and rail transport demands meticulous coordination and adherence to signals.