Relay
Object number2009.91.8
Dateafter 1956
OriginSwissvale, PA
Mediumiron; paper
Credit LineGift of James L. Fonzi
DescriptionField Extension Unit, Type L.Dimensions12 x 10.25 x 16.75 in. (30.5 x 26 x 42.5 cm)InscriptionsAddress label attached to front bottom left corner of glass for Time Code Consultants, Inc.
MarksTop ninety-six (96) tubes each have a label.
Twenty-five (25) coils inside window each have labels with a number and/or letter.
"USS" symbol on bottom black coils.
Two metal labels on side, with printed and engraved text:
first label "FIELD EXTENSION UNIT / TYPE L FORM 514 / CODE CONTROL SYSTEM / PC. NO. WITHOUT PLUG CONN. 309735 / P.C. NO. WITH PLUG CONNECTOR 309735 / SERIAL NO. F60650 / Circuit Dwg. D2547-SH.15 Rev. 5 / Wiring Dwg. C9362-SH. 5017 Rev. 4 / UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL / DIV. OF WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE CO. / SWISSVALE, PA. MADE IN U.S.A.";
second label, "CODE CONTROL UNITS / UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL / DIVISION OF WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE CO. / SWISSVALE, PA. MADE IN U.S.A. / MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE / OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS / [list of numbers] / PATENTED IN CANADA [followed by a list of dates, 1944-1949, 1951, 1955-56]".
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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Union Switch & Signal, Division of Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Union Switch and Signal
Union Switch and Signal
Union Switch and Signal
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