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The lights behind many of the control panels in The Gallery of Old Iron are wired to simulate operation using modern microcontrollers. A small number of people over the years have said this is messing with history -- but we find that kids get more interested in technology when it actually does something. This is particularly true of the old operator consoles, which would never again do anything other than collect dust after the main computer was recycled. Most of the pictures in The Gallery of Old Iron are clickable to get larger versions. Explore! What Exactly is The Gallery of Old Iron?The Gallery is a non-commercial, educational web site dedicated to nothing in particular except the enjoyment of old, big computers and getting the younger generations interested in both computing and the history of it. Using PhotosWe get lots of questions about using photos shown on The Gallery of Old Iron web site. In general, you are free to use photos for which The Gallery is the copyright owner. However, some photos are Copyright IBM and used here with permission. We are unable to give permission to use any photos whose copyright belongs to others. If in doubt, ask. Looking for Something in Particular?The Gallery of Old Iron is now searchable, thanks to Google Custom Search (beta -- so YMMV). New at The GalleryIBM 705 UpdateOur IBM 705 console is finally getting a much needed restoration. The restoration project aims to make the console look as historicaly accurate
as possible. For example the Operation Register correctly decodes into the Operation Decoder and addresses
are displayed in Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) with ranges appropriate for the memory this machine had. Here
is recent progress (electrically complete with only cosmetic frame/cart panels to go).
New Addition - The IBM 360 Model 91 ConsoleThe IBM System 360 Model 91 was a monster of a machine. It was once the most powerful computer on earth. It needs a little cleaning and then we will rewire it to simulate operation. It will take a while -- over 2000 lamps! Make Some Puch Cards!Another addition to The Gallery is a set of punch card printing drums. They can be seen on the Misc. Technologies - II page. You can also join us on a trip back in time to make some brand new punch cards. |
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System 360/370 Operator Consoles
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360 Model 30 (2030)
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360 Multiplexor Channel (2870)
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360/9020E FAA Computer
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360 Model 44 (2044)
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360 Model 65 (2065)
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360 Model 91
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More 360 and 370 Line Photos |
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System 360
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System 370
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360 Model 20 (1964/66) 360 Model 22 (1971/71) 360 Model 25 (1968/68) 360 Model 30 (1964/65) 360 Model 40 (1964/65) 360 Model 44 (1965/66) 360 Model 50 (1964/65) 360 Model 65 (1965/65) 360 Model 67 (1965/66) 360 Model 75 (1965/66) 360 Model 85 (1968/69) 360 Model 91 (1964/67) 360 Model 195 (1969/71) 9020 FAA System (19xx) 360 Announce Photo (1964) 2937 Multiplication Summation Processor? What is this? What is this? 360 Insides |
370 Model 115 (1973/74) 370 Model 125 (1972/73) 370 Model 135 (1971/72) 370 Model 138 (1976/76) 370 Model 145 (1970/71) 370 Model 148 (1976/77) 370 Model 155 (1970/71) 370 Model 158 (1972/73) 370 Model 165 (1970/71) 370 Model 168 (1972/73) 370 Model 195 (1971/73) 370E Model 3031 (/1978) 370E Model 3032 (/1978) 370E Model 3033 (/1978) |
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Way Back ComputingThe Way Back Computing Pages contain some of The Gallery's tidbits from the dawn of the computing era. Come on in and read about the Harvard Mark 1 (IBM ASCC), IBM Selective Sequence Electronic Calculator, and more.
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More Interesting Stuff |
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Some Random Things Before You Leave the Gallery |
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References |
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There are many wonderful references for furthering reading or research. Many of these were consulted in constructing this site and a few of the authors have even sent us corrections. Thank you!
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We Can HelpGiant Tape drive from 1955 IBM 705 sales brochure Did you steal parts when your favorite old machine was decommissioned? Send email to The Curator (curator@thegalleryofoldiron.com). We can cleanse your soul by freeing you from those illgotten gains. |
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