Safety valve, Hackworth-type

Safety Valve, Hackworth's multi-leaf spring type, large, brass on circular base engraved 'Locomotive Spring Safety Valve Invented by Timothy Hackworth fitted to The Royal George 1827'.

Details

Category:
Locomotives and Rolling Stock Components
Object Number:
1978-7349
Measurements:
23 x 14 in.; 584.2 x 355.6 mm
type:
valve
credit:
British Rail, Historical Relics