Archivist Alison Kay delves into the Wolverton Works archive. Take a close look at the drawing below and see what you think… The drawing is part of the Wolverton Works archive, and it was found during a recent session to catalogue engineering drawings that make up the collection. It shows a ‘combined folding lavatory and writing desk’, dated 1920, and is a…
Design Manager Chris Mossop explores an artistic answer to a thorny problem for the railways. Keeping the tracks clear of vegetation is a constant problem for the railways. The most effective way of doing this has been the use of chemical weed-killer sprayed across the track from slow moving trains. This photograph from 1955 shows…
Vancouver-based photographer Derek Hayes, one of many ‘Mallard 75 pilgrims’, explains his novel idea for a unique photo opportunity. I am very excited to have been given the opportunity to photograph the six A4s gathering at the National Railway Museum as I have an idea for a very different image to the thousands that will…
A useful new resource will help anyone interested in the history of the Midland Railway. Working under the ‘Partners in Excellence’ scheme with the National Railway Museum, Midland Railway Society members David Geldard and Roy Burrows have been working on a document that will help researchers locate public and working timetables of the Midland Railway…
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What is an Endless Ratchet Strap? An endless ratchet strap is a tie down strap designed to bundle or band large or small items together. It works great for use on a pallet, moving dolly, crates, etc. Also known as “endless loop ratchet straps” or just “endless straps,” these products come with a ratchet that…
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Are you constantly having to buy new lifting slings, or finding that your slings keep getting damaged? Are you noticing that improper use of the load or load damage is often caused by the sling itself? These issues are related to one of the most common lifting problems – lack of proper sling protection. Luckily,…
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