Elderly English Robot with Command Lenses  

MFR:  Tobler U.K.
Make:  Fixed-Face Single Direction Robot 
Years Made:  Unknown
Estimated Year:  Unknown 

Lens Size:  8"
Orig City:  Unknown, the UK or Ireland presumably
Orig Color:  Black (should have White caps and center section)
Orig Configuration:  8-8-8 Vertical 
Orig Visors:  Tunnel with side notches
Orig Lenses: Glass, Command/Arrow
Orig Reflectors: Aluminum

Current Color:  Same
Current Configuration:  Same
Current Visors:  Same
Current Lenses: Same
Current Reflectors: Same

Notes, Commentary, Restoration: 
Ok, there's nothing extraordinary this signal, they just like to call them Robots across the pond.  It is a rare sight in America though, not only is it a classis U.K. style signal but it has the masked arrow and red command lens in it.  Found in Georgia, USA, it is unknown who, how, or why it made it's trip across the pond.  In near perfect condition, only a cracked green lens and a obscuring coat of black paint was to be found.  Underneath this black paint was the traditional white stripe scheme, and the signal is being restored to such appearances with lacquer paint, a rare treat for refinished signals in this collection as enamel is our preferred paint of choice.  The construction is quite unique, as the Top and Bottom caps are a thick, rough cast aluminum with intricately molded doors and visors while the body itself is a thin formed and stamped sheet of Aluminum. Despite this frail appearance, the body is quite strong and more than capable of supporting the rest of the signal.



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There are no after photos as work on this signal has been halted for the winter and should resume next spring.

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