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Another slide from the batch I scanned for the first time a few weeks ago.
Seen here leaving Oban with the 5.45pm service to Glasgow Queen Street are BRC&W units 27003 and, all but hidden by the mucky exhaust, 27043.
I chose a composition to capture the token exchange and, given it was a one-shot opportunity, it looks like the reflexes at the start of my 3rd decade were in fine working order. I can say for sure that they've deteriorated since - along with a few other functions.
A pity the weather was overcast when I took the shot, yet ironically had improved by the time I got down to the harbour later in the evening where a nice sunset was going on.
Agfa CT18
18th July 1977
The signal man concludes his walk from the station master's office to hand over the ball token to the crew for occupying the section between Dudwa and Belraya.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
In railway signalling, a token is a physical object which a locomotive driver is required to have or see before entering onto a particular section of single track. The token is clearly endorsed with the name of the section it belongs to. A token system is used for single lines because of the very much greater risk of serious collision in the event of irregular working by signalmen or train crews.
New York City Transit Authority subway token circa 1953
2:1 Magnification Nikon EL-50 enlarging lens reversed. PB-6 Bellows.
Signalman comes onto the track to collect the token , knowing that the single track from Ramsbottom to Rawtenstall is now free for the train waiting in the station to proceed up the line in safety ..
The signal man at Risia battles the shivering morning cold to deliver the token to our train's crew for occupying the section towards Matera.
The driver of 9F 92214, passing through Rothley non-stop, hands back the token having left the single track section from Leicester North
Don't allow tokens of engagement to obscure what's most important
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Two images from March last year around the Buxton area. One of the first of local visits to this area last year.
This is a location that has been on my list of places to visit for such a long time. It is a time capsule with a manned level crossing, a signal box, lots of delicious lower quadrant semaphores, lots of track work and dolly signals not to mention the beautiful station.
Pantyffynnon is on the Swansea to Shrewsbury line and is a gem.
In days gone by it was the junction for the line to Betws, Gwauncaegurwen and Abernant collieries which can be seen leaving the main line to the left.
153320 is dropping off the token before heading to Swansea with the 1009 from Shrewsbury.
Pantyffynnon is a bit restricted with camera angles, the primary shot tends to chose itself taken from the end of the platform. Still a great view though.
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test shot for the CrAzY Tuesday 2/24/26 theme: Game Pieces
An exclusive Bonus Monopoly Game Token distributed by
Johnny Lightning (Playing Mantis) in 2001
The Aspinall designed ex L&Y Class A (or Class ’27' if you prefer) 0-6-0 no.52322 crosses the road as she leaves Ramsbottom Station with the pick-up goods set.
3P20 Parcels Group 52322 Charter
Metroline TEH1467 (LK13BHV) at Aldwych on the 139 towards Waterloo. This E400 completes the 139's allocation alongside 24 VWHs.
With the rain approaching, the driver and signalman exchange the token allowing Class 150 No.150264 to proceed forward with the 2G62 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa . Tondu 11-09-24.
80151 arrives into Kingscote with a train from East Grinstead, the signalman receiving the section token from the locomotive crew. Friday 29th July, Bluebell Terrier Gala.
37414 receives the token from the signalwoman at Muir of Ord on the Far North line on 31/8/1987
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Sony NEX-6
Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 SMC
(Full-frame equiv. focal length=75mm)
@f/1.4 1/2500sec ISO100
Spent a couple of hours at Carters Steam Fair in Cobham, Surrey this weekend, it was fun :)
EDIT: Thank you very much for all the likes and comments, I appreciate them all. It was a nice surprise to have this explored this morning!
My EDC (every day carry) is a trolley token - they generally have quite a simple design, quite often sold in aid of a charity. They are the same shape and size as a pound coin, allowing you to easily put them into the coin slot on standard supermarket trolleys.
I bought mine from the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) shop about 5 years ago and as you can see, it is used often - I got fed up with going to food shop and not having the correct coin in my purse!!
In railway signalling, a token is a physical object which a train driver is required to have or see before entering onto a particular section of single track. The token is clearly endorsed with the names of the section to which it belongs. A token system is more commonly used for single lines because of the greater risk of collision in the event of a mistake being made by a signaller or traincrew, than on double lines.
Tokens have existed in a variety of physical forms: staff, tablet, key, and ball