Ashcroft Pressure Gauge

Name/Title

Ashcroft Pressure Gauge

Description

Ashcroft Locomotive Booster pressure gauge. Double brass casing. Measurements go to 400 psi.

Use

Designed for railroad steam engines to measure pressure.

Collection

John Ricker

Acquisition

Accession

2026.043

Source or Donor

John Ricker

Acquisition Method

Donation

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Transcription

LOCO. BOOSTER THE ASHCROFT MFG. CO. NEWYORK REG.US.PAT.OFF LOCOMOTIVE DLY

Color

Black, Yellow

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Create Date

February 19, 2026

Update Date

March 25, 2026