3194 viewsFirst style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower.
Serial No 481 Flywheel 41¼” x 3⅝”
Total height 79¼” Height to shaft 58½”
Gardner single cylinder 2 stroke oil engine3192 views
Crossley plate on the 3bhp3191 viewsLarge engine displaying the Crossley plate - which was used in our 2006 brochure for the museum
better view of the winch3183 viewsthe winch that can be seen in the background is the original that was used with this engine. It is in the process of being connected so it can raise a crane jib
Gear wheels of 1bhp engine from the back3177 viewsDetailed view of the first style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower
Front view of 3bhp showing makers plate3176 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plate
Jon Leigh with some opening remarks3175 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
Posing for the camera3167 viewsthe museum will be on the 2006 version of the series "What's On" to be screened in August
sectioned Paxman Ricardo engine3167 viewsfrom Leeds University. This is proving to be a popular exhibit showing the inner workings of an engine.
The Aktinson engine creates interest3162 viewsearly on Easter Sunday the unusual engine gets the imagination going - the engine was coaxed into life later in the day.