Pressure gauge
Category
Technological items
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Steel, Glass
Measurements
290 mm (Height) x 50 mm (Depth); 180 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Crewe
Collection
Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700655
Summary
Pressure gauge. A steam locomotive pressure gauge with scale 0-260 lb/sq.in and red operating mark at 150 lb/sq.in., used by LNWR or LMS. The gauge is in a glazed brass case with an extended spigot below incorporating a brass sleeve. The white dial has hand-painted black markings and the needle is black. The case is flanged and has three holes for attachment.
Marks and inscriptions
On dial: CREWE WORKS / LBS PER [square symbol] " Around dial: 0 / 20 / 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 140 / 160 / 180 / 200 / 220 / 240