RA 7355 EARLY PATTERN G.W.R. "LARGE" SHEEP DOME BLOCK BELL. parts this plate was recovered from

this plate was recovered from 47-313 upon scrapping by E

This instrument is in original condition and retain its Ivorine plate 1

All the coloured curved lenses are present as is the oil reservoir and burner and the internal lens case is stamped G

would have been nice it the loco number was recorded

This item measures 9 1/4" long and 4" wide AND 1 1/4" thick

RA 7355 EARLY PATTERN G.W.R. "LARGE" SHEEP DOME BLOCK BELL. parts this plate was recovered fromThis very early pattern Great Western Railway block bell was produced by the company is their Reading signal works at Caversham Road. It was made as a "split" type meaning the top front section could be removed by the lineman for maintenance. This feature was not successful and most instruments were rebuilt by fitting a complete new top, here they have just replaced to front section. Even better this instrument has its original turned brass bell