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guymonmd

March 12, 2024 01:32PM

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Jim McKee Wrote:
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> I like that both switch stands (one partially
> hidden behind the water column) still have lamps.

Great observation.
It appears that the lamp on the partially hidden switch stand is lit, and that the switch is thrown to lead onto the wye.

Can someone give a brief history of switch stand lamps?

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