Lamp - Bakelite - SNCF
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This SNCF B1 railway lantern is made of Bakelite, dates from 1980–1990 and is not in working order.
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This object is a portable SNCF B1-type onboard lantern, made of Bakelite or brown molded plastic and dating primarily from the 1980s.
These regulatory railway lanterns were used by railway workers as safety gear on trains or for track and convoy inspections.
Main features :
• Double signaling: It includes a red light (top optic) and a white light (bottom optic) to meet the needs of emergency railway signaling.
• UIC hook: Located at the rear, it allows hanging the lantern at the tail of the train if the convoy's built-in signaling lights fail.
• Power supply: This type of equipment usually runs on a large 6LR20 battery.
Today it is a vintage item highly sought after by railway enthusiasts (philately and trains) or for decorating
This object is a portable SNCF B1-type onboard lantern, made of Bakelite or brown molded plastic and dating primarily from the 1980s.
These regulatory railway lanterns were used by railway workers as safety gear on trains or for track and convoy inspections.
Main features :
• Double signaling: It includes a red light (top optic) and a white light (bottom optic) to meet the needs of emergency railway signaling.
• UIC hook: Located at the rear, it allows hanging the lantern at the tail of the train if the convoy's built-in signaling lights fail.
• Power supply: This type of equipment usually runs on a large 6LR20 battery.
Today it is a vintage item highly sought after by railway enthusiasts (philately and trains) or for decorating
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
SNCF
Number of objects
1
Material
Bakelite
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
26 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
1 kg
Estimated period
1980-1990
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