Re: AVO Multimeter survey
I have just been made aware of an old Heavy Duty Avometer.
Turns out, for the second time in as many weeks, this is the oldest
of a particular type in the Survey.
155-448
What surprised me however, when looking at the Photos, is that it
doesn't have "Proterty of GWR" on the Scaleplate, which is what I
was expecting.
This one has "BR (W)" instead. So British Rail, Western Region.
Looking at our 1948 records, the previous oldest was posted on Page 38
Post # 754 of this Thread. Serial 159-448
It is exactly the same, with "BR (W)" and it's the same Colour.
Seems the very early ones might have been Silver/Grey Hammered finish,
unless this was a special small batch.
The really interesting thing here, is the Mention of British Rail which of course
had only just been created, and then a brief period where GWR was mentioned.
It looks like there might have been some Political infighting going on in trying
to keep their Identity.
Ian
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