Question about a signal in George

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Andreas Umnus
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Question about a signal in George

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When I was in George I took a picture of this signal.
I hope anyone of you can tell me the meaning of this signal?
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Re: Question about a signal in George

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I believe it's a marker to indicate the position of a fire hydrant, which can be seen in the photo next to it.
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Greg Hart
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Re: Question about a signal in George

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Hi

Not really a signal, but to point out a fire hydrant..

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Re: Question about a signal in George

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Thank you very much for your answers. I would never have think that the signal is a marker.
I really thought it is a signal.

Andreas
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Christopher King
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Re: Question about a signal in George

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Just noticed in the fire marker picture there is asignal wire appearing to come from the points. Are ther catch points nearby?
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Re: Question about a signal in George

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Prob compounded points or its connected to a "Derailer"
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Dylan Knott
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Re: Question about a signal in George

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Yes there are several derailers in the yard. Also some wires are still there from the old lever frame. I really don't understand why they did not leave the home signal for the then Knysna service.
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