Gauge Collection (page 2)

Alpnach Station Pilatus Railway Switzerland Victorian period

Southwold Railway early 1900s

Southwold Railway

Beyer Peacock Railway Engine No 2 Derby

Vale of Rheidol Railway, Wales - early 1900s

Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge railway at Devils Bridge

Snowdon locomotive, Snowdon Mountain Railway, Victorian period

A Broad Gauge Train on the GWR in the Thames Valley, Victorian period

Dawlish broad gauge railway devon

Dawlish broad gauge railway

Dawlish converting broad gauge to standard railway track
Dawlish converting broad gauge to standard gauge railway track

Sans Pareil on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, early 1900s

Katie on the Eaton Hall Railway, Victorian period

Ffestiniog Railway Tan-y-Bwlch Station early 1900s

Groudle Glen Isle of Man Miniature Railway early 1900s

Groudle Glen Railway, Isle of Man, Victorian period

Locomotive Aylwin on the Snowdon Mountain Railway

Snowdon Mountain Railway Locomotive No. 7 Victorian period

Devils Bridge Railway Station, Vale of Rheidol, Wales

WW2 - Parachutist Making A Delayed Drop
A photograph of a British WW2 parachutist preparing to make a delayed drop, he observes his stopwatch to gauge the right moment to jump. Date: circa 1940s

Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass pressure gauge
Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - circular brass pressure gauge on a contemporary oak backing with plaque bearing the words Cunarder Aquitania 1914-1950'. Date: 1914-1950

Steam Railway small gauge goods train No. 823 Date: 20th century

Southport, Merseyside, England - The Miniature Railway. Date: circa late 1920s

Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway
527852 Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway. Broad gauge line by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) appointed engineer to the GWR in 1833

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Argentina, Chubut Province, Esquel. La Trochita narrow gauge steam train, Old Patagonian Express. Date: 14/01/2006

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Argentina, Chubut Province, Esquel. La Trochita narrow gauge steam train, Old Patagonian Express. Date: 14/01/2006

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Norway, Arctic Circle, Svalbard Islands, Spitsbergen, Ny Alesund. Kongsfjorden (aka King's Bay) & glacier. Vintage coal train. Date: 01/12/2005

Marking Gauge for Barrels, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Marking Gauge for Barrels, 1939

Prototype Indicator, Low Frequency Omni Range (LOR). Creator
24.1cm long, 13cm wide, 19cm high; c. 1946-1966; to / from, glidepath, azimuth se

Indicator, Radar Interrogator, BC-929-A, AN / APN-2 Rebecca Mk IIA, 1940s. Creator: Unknown
Used for locating radar pulse beacons - often used for drops to resistance forces. Rebecca / Eureka is a simple system designed initially to assist in the delivery of supplies to the Army or

Fokker T-2 Instrument Panel, 1923. Creator: Unknown
Wooden instrument panel, removed from the aircraft, which contains eight instruments which are secured to the panel with screws

Rocket Test Stand No. 2, American Rocket Society (ARS), 1938-1941
This is American Rocket Society (ARS) Test Stand Stand No. 2 used in ground tests of experimental rocket motors. Built in 1938, it had a thrust capacity of 200 pounds

Artificial Illumination (engraving)
5221755 Artificial Illumination (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artificial Illumination)

19th c. photograph: Gotthard Rail tunnel, Switzerland
Gotthard Rail tunnel, Switzerland The Gotthard Tunnel (German: Gotthardtunnel, is a 15.kilometre-long railway tunnel and forms the summit of the Gotthard Railway in Switzerland)

Wheel barometer, J. Ortelli & Co. first half of the 19th century (mahogany
711010 Wheel barometer, J. Ortelli & Co. first half of the 19th century (mahogany, glass & metal) by English School, (19th century); length: 98 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Marine barometer with wall support and gimbals, in wooden case with instructions, c
MFR348334 Marine barometer with wall support and gimbals, in wooden case with instructions, c.1820 (mahogany & brass) by Dollond (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Electrometers, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London

Adverts, Pullars Dye Works, Moncrieffs Inks
Adverts for Pullars Dye Works, Perth, and Moncrieffs Inks, Perth, Scotland. 1905

Cailletets apparatus for the liquefaction of oxygen
Louis Paul Cailletets apparatus for the liquefaction of oxygen. Date: 1885

Early Motor Power - A Narrow Gauge Motor Trolley constructed by Daimler. 1887

A seated candidate for the French Air Service is subjected to a series of tests to gauge his respiration, hand and pulse, during the firing of a revolver

The two French VIPs as they travel on a converted narrow gauge military railway. Date: 1916

Gunters chain, c. 1880 (iron & brass)
701085 Gunters chain, c.1880 (iron & brass) by Chesterman, James (fl.c.1880); length: 201.2 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: A Gunters chain measures the distance of 1 chain or 22 yards)

Coach-body Maker (engraving)
2801959 Coach-body Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coach-body Maker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb)

Cutler and File-Cutter (engraving)
2801964 Cutler and File-Cutter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutler and File-Cutter)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728180 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Reconstruction of da Vincis design for an anemometer (wood & metal)
XOT366465 Reconstruction of da Vincis design for an anemometer (wood & metal) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design from the Codex Atlanticus, c.1485-1488)

An engineer waters a H Class 0-4-4T locomotive at the Tunbridge engine shed. Circa 1960

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"Gauge: Measuring the World's Diversity and Progress" From the iconic Scales of Justice adorning the Old Bailey Law Courts to the bustling Inns of Court, London stands as a testament to the importance in our society. As we delve into history, we encounter Box Station, an architectural marvel from 1885 that showcases how gauge revolutionized transportation. In May 1892, witness The Last Broad Gauge Locomotive at Kings Cross station, a poignant reminder of how technology continuously evolves. Meanwhile, tape recorders capture moments in time with remarkable precision – a modern-day gauge for preserving memories. Venturing beyond England's borders, we find ourselves on Rheidol Vale Railway where narrow-gauge tracks traverse breathtaking landscapes. A spectroscope developed by Bunsen and Kirchhoff in 1860 further expands our understanding by allowing us to analyze light spectra. Thrill-seekers take flight over the Mediterranean coast through paragliding—a daring pursuit that pushes personal limits while embracing life's exhilarating gauge. Swindon Station offers a glimpse into railway history during the vibrant 1880s when Brunel championed broad gauge innovation. Peering down from above at the fruit and vegetable market reveals an intricate network where suppliers meticulously assess quality using their own unique gauges. Finally, Tywyn's Dolgoch Station transports us to Wales' TalyIlyn Railway—yet another example of how different gauges connect communities across diverse terrains. Gauge serves as more than just a measurement; it symbolizes progress and diversity across various aspects of life. Whether it be justice systems or technological advancements like locomotives and tape recorders or even thrilling adventures like paragliding—the world is interconnected through its myriad gauges. Let us celebrate this rich tapestry that defines our human experience.