Abtus voidmeter

Made:: 1955-1965

maker:: Abtus

Voidmeter, Abtus Voidmeter c1960, used to measure the deflection of track when a train passes over it. The graduations on the scale represent units of ballast necessary to cure the deflection.

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Category:: Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories

Object Number:: 1976-7014

type:: voidmeter

credit:: British Rail, Records Office

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Abtus voidmeter

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