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 Automatic Pedestal telephone A standard pedestal table telephone (Candlestick) for use on Automatic exchange lines. Used on Extension Plan No. 1. Fitted in Automatic exchange areas and fitted originally with a Dial, Automatic No. 3 which was superseded by the Dial, Automatic No. 8. A Bellset No. 1 with bias spring was normally used. The switch hook consisted of a changeover type contact set. This telephone was superseded the Telephone No. 72 which was itself superseded by the Telephone No. 150. The Telephone No. 124S was supplied with a Dial, Automatic No. 10FS and used on Siemens systems in Grimsby, Hurley, Ramsey, Southampton and Stockport areas. The Telephone No. 124W supplied with a Dial, Automatic No. 10FW and used on S.T. & C's (late W.E. Co.) exchanges at Darlington and Dudley. When used as a X station on shared service lines the telephone is connected to a Bellset, No. 18 Superseded by the Telephone No. 150. Early table telephones were connected to the internal wiring with a Strip, Flexible Cord Connection. Click here for more information. The picture to the right shows a Telephone No. 124 with a privately supplied telephone directory. This is attached to the stem of the telephone by a clamp and was not approved by the GPO. Telephone included (1928):- Circuit diagram - N224. Circuit diagram - AT 754. Termination markings
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Last revised: October 17, 2023FM |
