Brown's Railimeter in wooden case

Made:
1945-1955 in London
maker:
Abtus

Brown's Railimeter in wooden case, for measuring rail wear and estimating remaining useful rail life of BS 85R and 95R bullhead rail, by Abtus Permanent Way Equipment Co, London, c.1950. Case: 57 mm x 443 mm x 382 mm; railmeter: 29 mm x 400 mm x 352 mm.

Details

Category:
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
Object Number:
1992-7585
Materials:
wood, paper (fibre product) and white metal (unknown)
Measurements:
railmeter: 29 mm x 400 mm x 352 mm,
case: 57 mm x 443 mm x 382 mm,
type:
railimeter
credit:
British Rail, Records Office