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Conductor rail insulator; Pedestal insulator - type P21, from Wood Lane depot

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Reference number	2007/671
Description	Porcelain body with black metal track clip to top. Manufacturers mark to body "L.T.B. 317/P21" & "England 842 4-75". On clip "Doulton"
Manufacturer	Doulton, London
Dates	1975
Collection	Infrastructure
Object type	Insulator
Location	Acton Depot
Completeness	40%

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Height
130Mm
Width
160Mm
Diameter
150Mm
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Inscription
L.T.B. 317/P21
England 6 87
Doulton
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Material
Porcelain
Steel
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Manufacturer
Doulton, London, 1975

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Conductor rail insulator; Pedestal insulator - type P21, from Wood Lane depot

Physical description

People involved

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Museum galleries and Shop

Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Height	130Mm
Width	160Mm
Diameter	150Mm

Conductor rail insulator; Pedestal insulator - type P21, from Wood Lane depot

Main details

Physical description

People involved

Museum galleries and Shop