Summary

An instruction plate indicating the use of anti-foam water treatment in the locomotive tender.

Physical Description

Rectangular aluminium plate with black painted background. Some surface stains and scratches; does not sit flat. Four holes at each corner.

More Information

  • Collecting Areas

    Transport

  • Acquisition Information

    Bequest from Mr Eric Quinlan, 15 Dec 1995

  • Inscriptions

    Front: " WATER TREATMENT : ANTIFOAM / AN INGREDIENT TO MINIMISE FOAMING OF THE / BOILER WATER IS INCLUDED IN THE TREATMENT / AUTOMATICALLY SUPPLIED TO THE TENDER OF / THIS LOCOMOTIVE. / UNNECESSARY BLOWING-DOWN WILL REDUCE THE / ANTIFOAM PROTECTION. / BLOWDOWN ONLY WHEN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY "

  • Classification

    Rail transport, Railways - steam power, Boiler plates

  • Category

    History & Technology

  • Discipline

    Technology

  • Type of item

    Object

  • Overall Dimensions

    215 mm (Width), 3 mm (Depth), 98 mm (Height)

  • Keywords

    Railway Locomotives, Signs