RA 8911 G.W.R. 1947 PATTERN BLOCK INDICATOR parts This leather is embossed with

This leather is embossed with a date of 1944

A very rare Great Western Railway Policeman's whistle made from hard treated horn

This instrument is in ex railway service condition

Its sole purpose was to prevent the distant arm showing "OFF" with the Stop arm at danger

I have seen hundreds of token over the years with all different types of wording but never with the words "SECTION"

RA 8911 G.W.R. 1947 PATTERN BLOCK INDICATOR parts This leather is embossed withA standard Great Western Railway 1947 pattern block indicator manufactured by R. E. Thompson & Co, this example is the more difficult to find "double" contacts on the commutator bar. This overall condition is excellent and all fully working order.