Title

Diagram of rails fastened to sleepers by iron chairs and firmly held by oak wedges

Caption

Diagram of rails fastened to sleepers by iron chairs and firmly held by oak wedges (d), Cramp Gauge (e,f,) used to check accuracy of distance apart. Dated 19th century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A18_150

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (3,8Mb) / 21,4in x 10,9in / 6411 x 3271 (300dpi)

Keywords

Diagram Illustration Illustrated Rails Rail Fastened Sleepers Sleeper Iron Chairs Iron Chairs Chair Iron Chair Oak Wooden Wood Wedges Wedge Cramp Gauge Gauge Cramp Accuracy Distance Measurement Measure Locomotive Railway Line Railway Rail Train Train Station Station Transport Transportation Steam Steam Power Powered Power 19th Century Diagram Illustration Illustrated Rails Rail Fastened Sleep