Aluminium gauge post

Gauge post, aluminium gauging post in 3 hinged sections with 2 pivoting gauge bars, label attached "Danger Overhead. Live Wires". Probably for gauging, overhead cables. In leather carrying case

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Category:: Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories

Object Number:: 1988-7566

Materials:: aluminium (metal) and leather

type:: gauge post

credit:: British Rail, Historical Relics

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Aluminium gauge post

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