G. E. Traffic Signals
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These two signals were made
by the same company, but that's the only thing similar about them. The round body signal on the left is much lighter than the
other more conventional signal. The round one is made of stamped
aluminum where the other one is heavier cast aluminum. It was believed that the stamped aluminum design may have been used during
World War II in order to conserve materials. Since then a former
engineer for G.E. during the 1950's has said that these signals were
made from 1954-1956 as a cost saving measure. The G.E. signal line was
bought by Econolite in 1956 and did not continue to produce this signal.
You can see what the round body signal looked like before I repainted it by placing your mouse over the picture. To see more pictures of that signal, click on the picture. |
| Here is another round body signal. This one has 12 inch long tunnel visors. You can click on the picture to see more pictures of both of the GE round body signals in this collection. |  |
| Here is another signal made by G.E. It is a Novalux. This signal is correct with the spider web lenses in it. The G.E. Grooveback pictured at the top of this page has the same lenses in its picture, but is correct with G.E. brick lenses. This Novalux signal is a solid body signal, meaning the body is cast as one piece, not in sections. |  |
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This beacon was in very good condition when it was acquired which made for a fairly easy job in restoring it. It has been repainted and new cloth door seal has been put on. A cloth rope like material was used for before rubber became widely used to keep the weather out of old signals. For more info and pictures of this signal click here. |
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Here is a General Electric 4 way signal. This signal is similar to the beacon shown above. If you want to see more pictures of this signal click here. |
