Architecture / Railyard buildings (Railyard Scene)
1880 – 1900
Switches were used to allow trains to change tracks while moving. Some, such as this harp switch, were manually operated, while other pneumatic or mechanical interlocking systems were powered by complex systems controlled via tower.
Steel. H 149, W 82.2, D 43.5 cm
Steamtown National Historic Site, STEA 2854