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G'day Herman,
Here in NSW Australia we would refer to that type of signal as a glass enclosed banner.
Used for subsidiary running or shunting indications.
But, as your example is not associated with a main running signal, unless out of view, then possibly as John suggests, being used as a point ...

G'day,
I am hoping that someone can give me some information about the Van Schoor tablet safe working system.
I have seen one photo on line.
I believe that two types of tablet instrument were utilized.
One for main line, plus a subsidiary at intermediate junctions.
Tablet system was utilized here in ...

Thanks John,
I recently viewed a very interesting DVD featuring these railways.
But, the operational aspects were not generally covered.
I do recollect Michael Palin travelling via the metre gauge through the Atacama desert in a tv show.
Steve.

G'day,
I am interested in discovering more about these intriguing railways, especially the FCAB.
The FCAB having adopted a number of ex QR and WAGR locomotives from Australia.
I am hoping that someone has visited this region of Chile and will be able to help.
The track grades, safe working systems ...