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Indiana Harbor Belt RR, switchman demonstrating signalwith a "fusee"- used at twilight and dawn - when visibility is poor. This signal means "go ahead." Calumet City, Ill.
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Indiana Harbor Belt RR, switchman demonstrating signalwith a "fusee"- used at twilight and dawn - when visibility is poor. This signal means "go ahead." Calumet City, Ill.

Delano, Jack · 1939-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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Credit lineIndiana Harbor Belt RR, switchman demonstrating signalwith a "fusee"- used at twilight and dawn - when visibility is poor. This signal means "go ahead." Calumet City, Ill.. 1939-01-01. Delano, Jack. FSA/OWI Color Photographs, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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