Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Block Instrument, brass plated “Whalley”

Description

Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Block Instrument, brass plated “Whalley”, stamped “L&NWR 284” to the top.  This puts this instruments manufacturer under the ownership of L&NWR after the amalgamation in 1922, so a very rare instrument.  In lovely condition except for the back, as its door has been broken off, probably on removal from the signal box.  A good woodworker would soon replace, as original hinge is still in place.  Whalley is located on the Ribble Valley line.