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BR(S) Boiler Pressure Gauge

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Boiler pressure gauge from BR(S) Merchant Navy class loco.

The original working pressure of the class was 280 pounds per square inch, but this was reduced to 250 in the mid-1950's to reduce maintenance costs.

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