Railroad Code of Whistle Signals Antique Original Sign micmac and black text yellow ground

and black text yellow ground and white and blue Capital surrounded by green trees

The sculpture measures 10" long x 9 1/2" tall x 4 1/2" deep and is in excellent vintage condition

This is a—really wonderful

The interior and underside of the box are enameled a terrific bright blue

or for anyone wishing to master the art of persuasion

Railroad Code of Whistle Signals Antique Original Sign micmac and black text yellow groundAs I tried to do some research into the history of railroad signals in order to date and to fully understand! this sign, I've realized it is a vast and complicated history I don't have enough knowledge, or patience, to dive deep into! I did learn that the use of train whistles seems to have originated in England in 1832, when a stationmaster suggested that the trains should have an audible signaling device, and thus a local musical instrument builder