Railway semaphore signal

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A British semaphore signal on the former Southern Region of British Railways

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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