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Semaphore Signal on British Rail Southern Region Redvers
A British semaphore signal on the former Southern Region of British Railways
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British style "somersault" semaphore signals in Victoria, Australia

One of the earliest forms of fixed railway signal is the semaphore. These signals display their different indications to train drivers by changing the angle of inclination of a pivoted 'arm'.


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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Semáforo ferroviario para niños

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