Neilson-built 'C' class crew taking tablet from the signalman

SER Q Class Taking Tablet From Signalman

The ‘tablet’ was part of an electrical blocking system used to ensure there was only one moving locomotive on the branch-line at any moment in time. The large loop handle of the tablet made catching easier if this had to happen while the train was moving.

Date of coverage

1935

Contributor

Bill Curtis

Reference number

WH0119

Collection

Frederick Benson (9)

Format

Photograph (974)

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I think that is Neilson-built ‘C’ Class 688 of 1900, seen in Southern days as 1688. Sister 592 survives at the Bluebell Railway
Hi there, thanks for this and having looked at 592 on the Bluebell Railway, I’m inclined to agree with you. Thanks for the heads-up!
Kind regards,
Bill Curtis
By J White (24/01/2021)