Description:

The General Railway Signal Company (GRS) Model 2A semaphore signal is one of the most historically significant and widely deployed electric motor-operated railway signals in North American railroad history. Introduced around 1908, it revolutionized railroad safety by replacing purely mechanical manual levers with automated, motor-driven operations. An authentic c. 1910 General Railway Signal Company (GRS) Model 2A top-of-mast cast iron semaphore signal generally holds a market value between $300 and $700 for the core motorized mechanism housing and spectator components. If you have a fully restored, operational setup complete with the original painted blade, multi-color glass spectacle lenses, and a section of the mast, the valuation can easily climb to $1,200 to $2,500+. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 78" x 22" tall
  • Condition: Very Good Condition

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July 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $9,999 $250
$10,000 + $500