RA 8314 G.W.R CAST IRON CABSIDE PLATE FROM 2-8-2 HEAVY TANK 7232 ship-zone-k the line closed in 1965

the line closed in 1965

the Inspector recommended that the block instruments should be linked to the track circuits  to prevent future occurrences in such a way that a "Line clear" indication could only be given on the block instrument if the track circuits had registered passage of a train

It is on the Cherwell Valley Line between Didcot and Banbury

This fine instrument was used to measure resistance on instrument coils etc

An enamel British Railways Look out man`s arm band

RA 8314 G.W.R CAST IRON CABSIDE PLATE FROM 2-8-2 HEAVY TANK 7232 ship-zone-k the line closed in 1965A Great Western Railway cast iron cab side from a 72xx heavy tank locomotive no 7232, this locomotive was designed by G J Churchward and was built in 1926 as a 2 8 0 tank numbered 5267. This locomotive was rebuilt in 1935 as a 2 8 2 by adding a radial axle box system and an extended coal bunker for the South Wales coal traffic. and numbered 7232. Shedded at a number of location including Pontypool road, Ebbw Junction and Severn Tunnel Junction to name