Geoff works on the large engine2860 viewsTurning the flywheel before running the 3bhp engine
Outside the pumping station2855 views1996
engine just before running2853 views
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Setting up the video camera for shooting2852 viewsthe museum will be on the 2006 version of the series "What's On" to be screened in August
Patterns used to make the replica2848 viewsThe magnificent replica has been lovingly built by Wayne Timms and Dave Allen (members of the Friends of the Anson Engine Museum). It is of engine number 361 that was originally built in 1871. These are the patterns they used while making it.
Series of photographs starting the 4L2 for the first time (7)2848 viewsafter its restoration work - just prior to the EHHS presentation May 2005
Arched window into the Gardner Room2846 viewsthis lovely arched window and wall was constructed by Geoff Baker to help partition of the Gardner room
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Here are some of the numbers found but no serial number2838 viewsRuston VXA - any help with year of build, bhp, etc appreciated
Close up2835 viewsthe museum will be on the 2006 version of the series "What's On" to be screened in August
Engine Plate2834 viewsStott Engine facts:
• Built by SS Stott in 1903
• Horizontal cross compound engine
• Cylinders 12.5 inches and 22 inches by three inches
• Flywheel 10 foot in diameter with a weight of 10 tons
• HP Corliss Valves, LP Slide Valves
• Indicated horsepower 200-250hp