Gauge Collection (page 6)

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

Highest Viaduct on the Kalka-Shimla Railway
The Highest Viaduct on the Kalka-Shimla Railway - a narrow gauge railway in North-West India travelling along a mostly mountainous route. Date: circa 1910s

Changchun - Russian and Japanese trains
Manchuria - Russian and Japanese trains in the Station at Changchun, the first station of the Japanese South Manchuria Railway

Luzern-Stans-Engelberg-Bahn, Switzerland
The Luzern-Stans-Engelberg-Bahn (LSE) - a narrow gauge rack railway in Switzerland connecting Lucerne by Stans with a resort near Engelberg. A view toward the Titlis Mountain in the Urner Alps

Swiss Rack Railway at Rigi Kulm, Switzerland. The line ascends Mount Rigi from Arth-Goldau and Vitznau and is operated by the Rigi-Bahnen

Gauges used to manufacture Vickers-Maxim gun
Gauges used to manufacture the Vickers-Maxim gun, a heavy machine gun which was used from the late 1880s through to the 1940s in many wars by many countries. Date: 20th century

Water depth gauge in reedbed -Minsmere nature reserve Suffolk

Water depth gauge in marsh RSPB Minsmere Suffolk

Water level depth gauge in pond at edge of fen, in valley fen reserve, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Suffolk, England, november

Metrology gauge room. Researchers working with high-precision gauges in a metrology (measurements) laboratory. Photographed in the Metrology Division at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington

Testing a barometer. Laboratory technician analysing a barometer using testing equipment. The barometer (right) is used to measure atmospheric pressure and forecast the weather

Pressure gauge measuring pressure in pounds of force per square inch (lbf/in2)

Pressure valve. Hand adjusting a pressure valve. This is a device that allows the monitoring of the pressure in a system, and well as releasing excess pressure if needed

Pressure dials, natural gas industry
Gas pressure dials at a natural gas processing plant. Natural gas is a fossil fuel obtained from underground deposits. At processing plants

Pressure dial, natural gas industry
Gas pressure dial at a natural gas processing plant. Natural gas is a fossil fuel obtained from underground deposits. At processing plants

Oil pipe flow rate meter. This meter measures the rate of flow of oil through the pipe (right). Oil is a raw material that is refined into fossil fuels and other products

Fire extinguisher. Green fire extinguisher and fire card displaying the colour codes for different types of fire extinguishers. A green fire extinguisher contains vaporizing liquids

Steam engine pressure gauge
Pressure gauge. Close up of the dial of a steam engines pressure gauge. The pointer is approaching 2000 which could symbolise the onset of the millennium (the year 2000)

Iontophoresis equipment

Iontophoresis for excess sweating
Iontophoresis. This is a treatment for excess sweating of the hands

Feeler gauge

Drill gauge

External micrometer

Feeler gauges

Pressure gauge on fire extinguisher
Pressure gauge on a fire extinguisher, close-up

Water fire extinguisher

Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher

Dials and gauges at power station
Dials and gauges on panel at hydro-electric power station in Wales

Motor testing equipment
Sun 900 Scope Motor Tester in gas station service garage in Odell, Illinois on Americas Route 66. This historic testing equipment measured engine rpm, combustion efficiency and other parameters

Medical vacuum pump

Gas compressor station in Belarus
Gas compressor. View of a natural gas compressor station. Such stations are sited along natural gas distribution pipelines

Timer meter, historical artwork. This device is a timer meter, a device designed to time a supply such as water or electricity

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

Flood monitor, UK
Flood monitor. River water level gauge located by a tributary of the Upper Thames river. This device uses a telemetry system to measure the height of the stream

Bugatti Type 30 Italy

Steam train with red carriages - Lynton & Barnstaple narrow gauge railway Woody Bay Station - Parracombe - Lynton
MAB-1409 Steam train with red carriages Lynton & Barnstaple narrow gauge railway Woody Bay Station - Parracombe - Lynton - North Devon - UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal

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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.