ABTUS. Void Meter For measuring rail track deflection – VINTAGE RAILWAYANA

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ABTUS. Void Meter  For measuring rail track deflection - VINTAGE RAILWAYANA

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Made by ABTUS this device was fixed to the side if the track and when a train passed over it measured ,and recorded, the amount of deflection.  This information told the lengthman where to place more ballast   I guess the modern ones are electronic — will they ever be collectable ?  Brass dial 14 cm across, overall height   24 cm  . 

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Category: Collectables:Transportation Collectables:Railwayana:Hardware Railwayana:Other Hardware Railwayana
Location: York, North Yorkshire