Railroad Lantern

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This item is an antique four-way railroad switch lantern, most likely manufactured by the Adams & Westlake Company (better known as Adlake) or Handlan-Buck during the early-to-mid 20th century. [1, 2, 3, 4]Functional OverviewPurpose: Placed directly atop track-side switch stands to signal track alignments to approaching train engineers.Lens System: Equipped with large, ribbed glass lenses (typically two red and two green/amber) oriented at 90-degree angles to display positions down the line.Internal Mechanism: Originally operated using an internal oil or kerosene pot burner, venting heat through the tiered, corrugated top cap.Item measures 14 in H x 8 in W x 9 in D

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Railroad Lantern

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