Lookout Man? See Ganger

This is the last and the longest sign in the Museum of Making series. It is interesting because it is dated in three ways that I saw. First it is addressed to “Men” since it was assumed that women did not work in the signal department. Second it put the burden of deciding to have a lookout on the workers. And finally it introduces the position of Length Ganger which the context indicates is some sort of foreman or leadman. My how times have changed.

Many thanks to the Museum of Making in Derby UK.

The Making Museum, Derby

If you happen to be in the Midlands of England try to visit the Museum of Making. It is a museum re-imagined to be more like an attic. There are collections of all kind of things including railway signs.It was a serendipitous visit. Thanks to brother Tom for showing it to me.