Doxford Engine

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Engine information board4726 viewsDetails of the engine that were displayed at the college

The load can be seen in front of the crane3817 viewsThe crankshaft and water brake prior to unloading

The water brake is hooked up ready to unload3746 viewsThe Sutton crane is ready to lift the 17 ton weight

Crane unloads the Water Brake weighing 17 tons3715 views

Crankshaft being unloaded by the Sutton crane3648 viewsUnloading continues

17 ton crank being lowered into place3943 viewsbelow the crank you can see the giant flywheel

Don Foden applies preventative oil against rust4903 viewsDon is an ex-Mirrlees man. He was the engine-build and test foreman then Plant Manager. He grins and tells people he now brushes up at the Anson.

Flywheel arriving at the museum 2nd April 20075288 viewsThe 25 ton flywheel can be seen as the lorry arrives in the museum drive

The giant flywheel only just manages to fit up the museum drive3905 viewsThe flywheel can be seen just skirting the tree on the left

I don't think they will manage to lift it off on their own3834 viewsPreparing the 25 ton flywheel for unloading

Left a bit3564 viewsGeoff Baker helps the crane driver position the flywheel during its unloading

25 ton flywheel being placed into position3690 viewsin its final resting place - for now

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