the diesel generator for redundant power during utility outages.

 

 

backup battery banks for redundant power during utility outages

 

 

fuel tanks for the generators.

The power switch room. Love those marble console plates.

 

 

automatic switching equipment on 19" racks (just like today's computer data centers)

 

 

reverse view of the racks.

 

 

closeup of a switching equipment.

 

 

This frightening vacuum tube is a murcury based ignetron for rectifying AC to DC. It stands 5 feet tall and is so bright that it cannot be looked at with the naked eye when operating.

 

 

More switching equipment, notice the old-style phone handset.

 

 

line attenuation meter with paper printout

 

 

more line testing equipment.

 

 

switching equipment.

 

 

more switching equipment.