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Ignition Coil
- Material
- WOOD-UNKNOWN; METAL-STEEL; MAGNET;
- Description
- Magnetic coils used in motor cars for ignition (sparks). Used in Smithers Rail yard, site of former section house. Made of interlocking wood pieces with solidified black chemical inside. Metal wire connectors on exterior.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Magnetic coils used in motor cars for ignition (sparks). Used in Smithers Rail yard, site of former section house. Made of interlocking wood pieces with solidified black chemical inside. Metal wire connectors on exterior.
- History Of Use
- These items were used in Smithers Railyard, site of former section house. They were found when new rails and track were being laid.
- Material
- WOOD-UNKNOWN; METAL-STEEL; MAGNET;
- Height
- 5.5
- Width
- 8.5
- Length
- 12.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Accession No.
- 1990.27.1 a-b
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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