GEC Z9454 Lantern Installations
Designed for use on "A" roads, GEC Z9454s were a relatively common sight throughout the UK. The Z9454 was the remote-geared, side-entry version of the group; it ran either: 140W SO/H, 140W SOI/H, 90W SOX or later 66W SOX-E. The lantern was later renamed the WRTL MRL 90.
Tamworth Town Centre
The GEC Z9454 is an exceptionally rare lantern in Tamworth. Despite this, three exist right in the heart of the town. Situated on Moor Street, these Z9454s all work, lighting the road with a dim orange at night.
Close-ups reveal that the lanterns are still in amazing shape (just a bit grubby), though their bowls are also yellowed. You can just about see the 90W SOX lamp inside this one!
This second example has a cracked bowl, yet still stands strong!
I am desperate to save one of these when they are replaced, here's to hoping!
Sandy Way, Tamworth
The moon perfectly aligned with the lantern in this photo, providing a soft contrast between two of my greatest interests (street lighting & space)! The photo did have to have some blur removal though, owing to my race against the forthcoming storm...
