Railroad Code of Whistle Signals Antique Original Sign undulating one part Art Deco

one part Art Deco

The post on this one is not threaded but just sticks into the base

which is quite fun to wear

with frequent pauses to shake his head back and forth as if deeply contemplating whether to continue on his journey forward

overall very good condition

Railroad Code of Whistle Signals Antique Original Sign undulating one part Art DecoAs I tried to do some research into the history of railroad signals in order to date and to fully understand! this sign, I've realized it is a vast and complicated history I don't have enough knowledge, or patience, to dive deep into! I did learn that the use of train whistles seems to have originated in England in 1832, when a stationmaster suggested that the trains should have an audible signaling device, and thus a local musical instrument builder