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Mystery solved: Western Railway traces roots of unique clock from the 1890s

The tower clock, which was in the Lower Parel workshop, is bound by brass weights and operated by mechanical pulleys harvesting its own energy

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The heritage clock is prominently located at the Lower Parel workshop
The heritage clock is prominently located at the Lower Parel workshop

The Western Railway (WR) has looked back in time to trace the roots of one of its oldest functional tower clocks in its Lower Parel workshop and found that it is possibly the only one of its size from the late 19th century. The clock was manufactured in 1889 by UK-based Gillet and Johnston company. WR officials said the clock has been ticking since the day it was installed.

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