Class 87 Ammeter / Notch Gauges

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Hi. I have a set of class 87 Ammeter and notch gauges for sale. Classes 81 to 87 (apart from 87101) had 38 power settings (notches). In the drivers cab the power handle had settings ranging from ‘Off’, ‘Run down’ where power would drop continuously, notch down which would reduce power by one level, ‘Hold’ which would maintain the level of power and then the ‘notch up and ‘Run Up’ options. These gauges show what percentage of power the loco was running at. Along side these are the ammeters showing the level of amps…so the driver could avoid powering up too quickly and going into the red sector and damaging the loco.

The gauges themselves are heavy and there are sharp edges. There are two pieces of plastic / glass on the back one of which has a shape edge which I will file before sending.

From left to right the first Ammeter has one needle that can get stuck In the middle as there is small washer that has come loose in the gauge. Both ammeters have two sets of needles the furthest right does sit low in the gauge but can be seen. The tap changer gauges can both be seen although the glass in the right one is loose and can cause the dial to stick.

All glass on the gauges themselves is in place but can be removed to allow the dials to be seen fully or moved if so wished tho I have left this in to keep it as ex loco as possible.

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Location: Redditch