Two spike pullers

Made:
1955-1965

Two spike pullers, c.1960.

Railway spikes are one method of attaching rails and base plates to railway sleepers. These spike pullers act as giant pliers to remove embedded spikes from the rails.

Details

Category:
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
Object Number:
1992-7362
type:
spike puller
credit:
British Rail, Clapham