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<p>In 1915, a world class electrical signalling system from the United States was installed at the Adelaide Railway Station. The electric signals were operated by two men in front of 192 levers in two cabins. In contrast to the heavy physical efforts required by the old signals, the new system meant they 'simply have to move small levers such as a child could manipulate.' The new system came into effect in No 1 cabin on 23 May 1915, and was progressively introduced into No 2 cabin. See Daily Herald, 19 May 1915, p4; Advertiser, 19 May 1915, p8.
This image shows track and signals on the Port Adelaide line. The gasometer (gasworks) at Brompton can be seen in the distance. (From G Brooks)
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Photographs were published in the Railway Commissioner's annual report for 1915.</div>
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State Government Photographer</div>
circa 1915 <div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1915-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902</div>
The History Trust of South Australian,  South Australian Government <br> Photo <a rel="nofollow" class="external autonumber" href="http://data.history.sa.gov.au/sagpc/media/preview/5204?maxsize=1000">[1]</a> <br> Object record <a rel="nofollow" class="external autonumber" href="http://data.history.sa.gov.au/sagpc/getitem/5204">[2]</a>