Product Description
A British Railways detonator cannister with red flag, this cannister would have held 12 "shots" which were explosive devices which would be placed on the railhead in emergencies such as a failed train or other exceptional circumstances. When a locomotive passed over it it would explode and the driver on hearing this would bring his train to a stand. This shots would not causes and damage but the gave a very long bang! This cannister is in excellent condition.