Gauge Collection (page 5)

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

The Diamond Jubilee Thermometer of Life, printed by M. M. Whelan and Company, 1897
XJF208327 The Diamond Jubilee Thermometer of Life, printed by M. M. Whelan and Company, 1897 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

RAIN GAUGE, 1869. A self-registering rain gauge, used at the meteorological observatory in Central Park, New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1869

TEXTILE MANUFACTURE. Shuttles and gauge employed in the making of filet lace, the steel shuttle used for fine work and the bone shuttle for coarse

Dynamometers, wood engravings, published in 1880
Historical Dynamometers from the 19th century by Rieger and Louis-Guillaume Perreaux (French Inventor and engineer, 1816 - 1889)

Japan - Light Railway at Atami. The line closed in 1923 as a result of the Great Kanto earthquake. Date: circa 1910s

A railwayman gauging railway lines in Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Water level depth gauge on East Scrape, Minsmere Suffolk. With Lesser Black backed Gulls

Diagram illustrating ten different geological measurement devices, c1970
GEOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS. Diagram illustrating ten different geological measurement devices, c1970

Water level depth marker in freshwater dyke, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Ffestiniog Railway steam Locomotive No 8 James Spooner, 1872. This 0-4-4-0 Fairlie Patent locomotive was built by the Avonside Engine Company Ltd, Bristol, England

Queen Victoria changing trains at Gloucester, 1849. Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) favoured the 7ft 1/4inch (2.2m) broad gauge and designed the Great Western Railway accordingly

Swindon station on the Great Western Railway, 1845. Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) favoured broad gauge 7ft 1/4inch (2.2m) and designed the Great Western Railway accordingly

Geiger Counters with digital display and gauge with needle indicator

Car speedometer with gauge, 1911

Using electric gauge to test current, close-up

Peak flow meter

Blood pressure gauge F005 / 0844
Blood pressure gauge

Blood pressure gauge F005 / 0843
Blood pressure gauge

Blood pressure gauge F005 / 0842
Blood pressure gauge

Power control cabinets in Baikonur museum
Russian power control cabinets in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Early 20th Century blood pressure gauge
Interior of Mars. Cutaway artwork showing internal layers within Mars. Mars is one of the rocky, terrestrial planets of the inner solar system

Soyuz manned spacecraft control panel in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Apollo lunar module interior
High-fidelity model of Apollo lunar module interior. Photographed at LA Space Expo 2012

Hydropower control room C018 / 2326
Control room of a hydroelectric power station. Photographed at the Saratovskaya plant at Balakovo, Russia

Electroscope, 1897
Electroscope. 19th-century artwork showing designs of an electroscope, a device that detects and records the presence of static electricity, here by deflection of needles on the gauges

Digital blood pressure monitor C018 / 2880
Digital blood pressure monitor (sphygmomanometer). This device is used to measure a persons blood pressure, an important indicator of health

Boyles law of gases, artwork
Boyles law of gases. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Combined gas law, artwork C013 / 4731
Combined gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Pressure-temperature gas law, artwork C013 / 4730
Pressure-temperature gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Pressure-temperature gas law, artwork C013 / 4729
Pressure-temperature gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Shand Mason Horsed Steamer, Bishopsgate, London
A Shand Mason Horsed Steamer at Bishopsgate, London

Whitworth gauge

Cross-braced bogie for metre gauge wagons, c.1979 Date: circa 1979

Metre gauge cross-braced bogie, British Rail

Durango and Silverton narrow guage Railroad. Coal-fired, steam operated locomotives, vintage 1923

London (NFS) firefighter in breathing apparatus, WW2
Side view of the Mark IV Proto (oxygen) breathing apparatus set, showing the re-breather bag, mouthpiece, control valves and cooler

Blitz in London -- emergency water mains for firefighting
Blitz in London -- frequently water mains were damaged or destroyed by enemy bombing. Emergency water mains were laid, over ground, to which fire hoses could be connected

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

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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.