PABX No. 3 Pictures
The GPO were not allowed to install any large PABX installation, so this was left to approved PABX suppliers.  The GPO/BT however, had to maintain the equipment once installed and connected to the Network.

The PABX 3 was installed by Ericsson/Plessey, GEC, TMC & STC.

Click here for Plessey PABX No. 3

Click here for GEC PABX No. 3

 

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5 position suite with cable turning section on right hand side
 

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4 position suite
 

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The apparatus rooms in Luton Police Station.
These were recovered around 1987 when they were replaced by a Digital PABX.
Rectifier and test set shown in middle of picture with the MDF to the right.

50 line extn rack on left with a 100 line extn rack on right.
Note on nearest rack - Only one final selector on the top row - this an enquiry selector.
The row below this are finals selectors.
First selectors are on the bottom row with line finders above.
 

Switchboards at the Board of Trade (Dated 1962)
 
Switchboards at the London Stock Exchange (Dated 1970)
 
 

 

 
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