Gauge Collection (page 4)

RAIN GAUGE
Checking a rain gauge machine at Kew, near London, England. Date: early 1930s

The Coranada Locomotive
Illustration of the Coranada locomotive built for the 20 inch gauge railroad by H. K. Porter and Co of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania circa 1890. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Lord of the Isles steam train, 1851
The Great Western Railway Broad Gauge Locomotive Lord of the Isles, 1851. Date: 1851

Sierra Leone - Freetown - Cotton Tree Railway Station - The 3:30pm Bungalow Train Date: circa 1905

Khartoum Tramway - Sudan
The Khartoum Tramway - Sudan Date: circa 1904

Vintage fuel pump. This is one of the oldest working petrol and diesel filling stations in the UK, located in the Laurel garage, Ramsbury, Wiltshire

Steep hillside with railway track Sydhaus Oerne, Pacific
Steep hillside with narrow gauge railway track and side-tipping skip wagons, Sydhaus Oerne, South Sea Islands, Pacific Ocean. Date: 1914

Commemorating 100 years of the Danish Railways Date: 1947

Elevated rail road, Houghton st, New York
The New York elevated rail road company was founded in 1872, building a standard gauge rail road under the control of Jay Gould

Narrow gauge railway with men and skip wagon
Narrow gauge railway with men, tipper skip wagon loaded with rocks, and quarry buildings. Date: circa 1920

Man working on miniature steam engine
Man in his sitting room, working on a miniature steam engine. Date: circa 1930s

Steam Locomotive Samson on the Turntable, Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Narrow Gauge Railway, Kent, England. Date: 1950s

Narrow Gauge Railway, Eskdale, Holmbrook, England
Narrow Gauge Railway, Eskdale, Holmbrook, near Sellafield/Grasmere, Cumbria, England. Double Header - Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. Date: 1920s

Narrow Gauge Mountain Railway Train, Snowdon (near Summit), Llanberis, Caernarfonshire, Wales. Date: 1920s

Narrow Gauge Mountain Railway Train, Snowdon, Llanberis, Wal
Narrow Gauge Mountain Railway Train, Snowdon, Llanberis, Caernarfonshire, Wales. Date: 1920s

Ffestiniog Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotive Mountaineer, Dduallt Mountain, Dolgellau, near Snowdonia, Merionethshire, Wales. Date: 1960s

Narrow Gauge Railway Locomotive & Carriages, Rye, Sussex
Narrow Gauge Railway Locomotive & Carriages, Rye, near Winchelsea, Sussex, England. Rye & Camber Railway Date: 1928

Boy With Hornby Gauge 0 Clockwork Train Set, England. Date: 1920s

Ravenglass & Eskdale Narrow Gauge Railway
Narrow Gauge Railway, Ravenglass & Eskdale Narrow Gauge Railway, near Gosforth, Cumbria, England. Date: 1910s

Dual Gauge Railway & Platelayers, Burnham, Evercreech, Somer
Dual Gauge Railway & Platelayers, Burnham / Evercreech, Somerset, England. Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway Date: 1900s

Switzerland - Lake of Lucerne, View from the Rigi
Coloured lantern slide of a view across the Lake of Lucerne from Mount Rigi, Queen of the Mountains. In the foreground appears to be a train track, that of the Rigi-Bahnen

Shand Mason Horsed Steamer, Bishopsgate, London
A Shand Mason Horsed Steamer at Bishopsgate, London. Date: 1906

Railway construction in France, Western Front, WW1
Broad gauge railway construction on the Western Front in France during World War One. Progress was made at a rate of one mile per day. Date: circa 1916

Railway construction, Western Front, France, WW1
Broad gauge railway construction by British soldiers on the Western Front in France during World War One. They are seen here building an embankment. Date: circa 1916

Corner of a large tiled kitchen, showing a gas cooker (right) and a large stove with doors for the coal (in a scuttle at the side), and a flue. There are pots and pans on a tall stand (left)

Hilger Interference Gauge Testing Engineers
The Hilger Interference Gauge Testing Outfit for Engineers intended for use when photographs of interference phenomena were required. Date: 1925

River Rheidol
A striking view of the River Rheidol and the outskirts of the town of Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales. By the river can be seen the Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge railway Date: 1960s

Zombie Threat sign in toy store window, Portland, Oregon

Stuttgart, Germany, Mercedes-Benz Museum, various metal mercedes speedometers, oil gages
Stuttgart, Germany, Mercedes-Benz Museum, various metal Mercedes speedometers, oil gages, clocks and instruments

WEATHER BUREAU, 1938. An observation station and river gauge installed by the U.S. Weather Bureau on the Potomac River in Washington D.C. Photograph, April 1938

Vapor pump with vertical boiler
Antique illustration of a vapor pump with vertical boiler

Vertical wall steam plunger
Illustration of a Vertical wall steam plunger

LIfting Rail Cargo
Illustration of the transferring of goods from the broad gauge to the narrow gauge railway at Gloucester, England circa 1850. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Illustration, speedometer showing miles per hour and odometer showing miles travelled

Illustration of rain gauge measuring rainfall levels

Illustration of voltmeter attached to battery, showing electromotive force on dial

Illustration of Faradays rotary motor with bar magnet near spiral of wire connected to meter with gauge

Digital illustration of profile gauge

Digital illustration of a speedometer

Illustration of ammeter

Illustration of voltmeter

FREIGHT CAR, 1940. Workers loading gold ore concentrate into a freight car of a narrow gauge railroad, Ouray, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, September 1940

FREIGHT CAR, 1940. Railroad workers on the freight cars of a narrow gauge railway train in Telluride, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, September 1940

LOCOMOTIVE, 1940. Locomotive with a snowplow attached to the front of a narrow gauge railroad train, Telluride, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, September 1940

RAILROADING STANDARD, 1886. Thomas Nasts celebration of the adoption of a standard gauge by all railroads in the United States, 1886

Open air gauge

Bourdon steel gauge

The Break of Gauge at Gloucester, illustration from The Illustrated London News
XJF696535 The Break of Gauge at Gloucester, illustration from The Illustrated London News, June 6th 1846 (engraving) by English School

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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.