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Cowlairs signal cabin

The distinctive signal cabin at Cowlairs.

As soon as a train left Queen Street a red light came on outside the cabin and a signal was put at a right angle. This warned other engines working in the area to remain clear of the main track till the on-coming train had passed.

Reproduced with the permission of Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Museums

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