Gauge Collection (page 8)

The last steam engine at Carnforth
Tradesmen at Carnforth standing in front of their engine. Left to right: boiler washer, Norman Wilson; firedropper, Norman Cottier; bar lad, Tommy Longstaffe; driver, Joe Harrison; and steamraiser

Locomotive engine, 6 foot 6 inch driving wheel, plan, side elevation and cross sections 15 May 1849 Date: 1849

Locomotive engine, 6 foot 6 inch driving wheels, cross sections 3 April 1849 Date: 1849

Locomotive engine, section

Locomotive engine, 9 foot driving wheel, horizontal and cross sections 1 June 1849 Date: 1849

Locomotive engine, 6 foot 9 inch driving wheel, cross section

Locomotive engine, 5 foot 9 inch driving wheel, plan, side elevation, half elevations and sections

Locomotive tank engine, 4 foot 9 inch driving wheel

Stephensons Great A locomotive coaching engine, side elevation Date: 1846

Broad gauge locomotive built by Fenton, Murray and Jackson, Leeds, side elevation Date: 1897

Baby Gauge Railway at widow Borax mine, Ryan
Baby Gauge Railway at widow Borax mine at Ryan, Death Valley, California

Rhiwbryfdir Slate Quarry, Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales
View of Rhiwbryfdir Slate Quarry, near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales, showing the slate store, a crane

Lowering a tram, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
Lowering a tram full of slate onto the rails at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. From here the slate will be transported to the dressing sheds

Tramway, Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
View of part of the tramway at the top of Dinorwig (or Dinorwic) Slate Quarry, near Llanberis, North Wales, with rope haulage and brake equipment

End of broad gauge, 1892
Brunels Great Western Railway pioneered the broad gauge from 1838 until 1892 when the final break with broad gauge took place. Here, the engineers are shown converting the tracks to dual gauge

Adjusting a valve in a submarine
A sailor adjusts a valve in the engine room of a British submarine. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: 1950s

Narrow Gauge Swiss Railway -1905
A narrow gauge railway in Switzerland - the Brunigbahn Railway

Luggage being moved onto a narrow train
Passengers and luggage being moved from broad gauge to the narrow gauge carriages

At work on the line at Saltash
Coversion from broad to narrow gauge on the Great Western Railway. Players and Surfacemen at work in the early morning on the line at Saltash

Great Western Rail 1850
Great Western Railway locomotive Lord of the Isles, built on the broad gauge favoured by Brunel, so unable to run on other lines

Kyaik Pun temple, Bago (Pegu), Bago Division, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Lake of the Clouds, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Woman in doorway of a 200 year old beehive house in the desert, Ebla area, Syria, Middle East

Model of cathedral for the blind, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Europe

The Cairngorms near Aviemore, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Strong folding in garnet gneiss, Hammerfest, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Looking out through entrance of cave, Deer Cave, Gunung Mulu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sarawak, island of Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tomb of Xerxes, Naqsh-e Rostam (Naqsh-i-Rustem), Iran, Middle East

A glacial lagoon with icebergs carved from Varnajokull glacier, Jokulsarlon, south east, Iceland, Polar Regions

Statue of a hammering man, Frankfurt-am-Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Emil Wikstroms giants, Railway Station, Helsinki, Finland, Scandinavia, Europe

Recent pahoehoe basalt lavas, Erte Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia, Africa

Sof Omar cave, main gallery of River Web, Southern Highlands, Ethiopia, Africa

Rocky amphitheatre with pool, at head of Cathedral Gorge, Purnululu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage site, Bungle Bungle, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Changing trains at Gloucester
The break of gauge from wide to narrow gauge at Gloucester means that cross-country passengers and their baggage have to change trains

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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.