Hydraulic jack
Tangye
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cast iron, brass and steel.
Measurements
520 x 640 x 840 mm
Place of origin
Birmingham
Order this imageCollection
Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700524
Summary
Hydraulic jack. A Tangye hand-operated hydraulic jack, painted grey, used for putting derailed vehicles back on the track. There is a cast iron base containing a screwed bar for lateral location. The cast iron jack itself has a brass and steel head for attachment under the vehicle and is operated by a steel lever.
Marks and inscriptions
On base: TANGYE BIRMINGHAM / 12 TONS On jack: TANGYE BIRMINGHAM Flange on jack body: SLACKEN AIR / SCREW / WHEN / IN USE On jack head: RUN OUT 12 INCHES / LS4 On jack head: [crest] / BIRMINGHAM / 85281H
Makers and roles
Tangye , maker