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Relay

Object number2009.91.7

Manufacturer Union Switch and Signal (1881 - 2009)

OriginSwissvale, PA

Mediumiron; paper; rubber

Credit LineGift of James L. Fonzi

DescriptionElectrical relay.Dimensions12.75 x 5 x 5 in. (32.4 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
InscriptionsTop sixteen screws each has a label.
Sticker on lower left corner, "OR". Paper tag, "Office OR" ; right side, "Field ST".
MarksLabel inside window has text "SERIAL K43044 / INSP JLF / DATE 6-12-91".

Black metal label behind wires has silver text with maker information and patent information.
Historical NotesJames L. Fonzi worked for Union Switch and Signal for 43 years. After he retired he retained some of the test equipment and continued to operate his own company, Time Code Consultants, which tested railroad signals. He operated that company from 1986 till 2009 when he donated the equipment

Previous owner James L. Fonzi

Related institution Time Code Consultants, Inc.

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