Tester, Circuit

Object number2009.91.10

Manufacturer Union Switch and Signal (1881 - 2009)

OriginSwissvale, PA

Mediumiron; paper; plastic; rubber

Credit LineGift of James L. Fonzi

DescriptionTest Set, Type L.Dimensions18.5 x 21.625 x 6.75 in. (47 x 54.9 x 17.1 cm)
InscriptionsWires have paper tags attached.

Address label on top left corner has text "TIME CODE CONSULTANTS, INC. / 855 Homewood Drive / PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 /(412) 243-5797".
MarksTwo gauges on front measure "VOLTS" in "OFFICE" and "FIELD".

Metal label, printed and engraved, attached to top, "TEST SET / TYPE L FORM 514 CODE CONTROL SYSTEM / PC. NO. 311311 SERIAL NO. F63006 / Circuit Dwg. D2547-SH.18 Rev. 3 / Wiring Dwg. C9362-SH. 5045 Rev. 3 / MANUFACTURED BY / UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL CO. / SWISSVALE, PA. MADE IN U.S.A."
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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