Relay
Object number2009.91.4
Manufacturer
Time Code Consultants, Inc.
OriginSwissvale, PA
Mediumiron; paper
Credit LineGift of James L. Fonzi
DescriptionRelay, Field Extension Unit, Type L.Dimensions9 x 7.5 x 10.25 in. (22.9 x 19.1 x 26 cm)InscriptionsSix relays are labeled.
Metallic address label on bottom left corner of glass window.
MarksLaminated yellow card screwed onto side has text "FIELD EXTENSION UNIT / TYPE L Form 514 Ser. 3197001 / Without Plug Conn. UN. 309735 / Circuit Dwg. D2547-SH.15B Rev. 5 / Wiring Dwg. C9362-SH.5017 Rev. 4 / CTC / Remanufactured by / TIME CODE CONSULTANTS, INC. / Pittsburgh, PA 15235".
Black and silver metal label also on side has text, "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..." followed by a list of numbers; "PATENTED IN CANADA" followed by dates, 1944-1956, without 1950 and 1952-1954.
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
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Union Switch and Signal
Union Switch and Signal
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Union Switch & Signal, Division of Westinghouse Air Brake Company
1949
