view of the whole engine3129 viewsand viewing platforms
Martin who has carried out most of the cleaning and restoration of the Ruston VXA 3127 views
there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed3122 views
This other Ruston engine replaced the other VXA that had failed years before3115 views
Roger demonstrates the 4T5 to visitors3114 viewswe use this view on one of our electronic jigsaws
shows the engine plate and the restoration work3107 views
View of engine on top gantry3104 viewsthe pump is on the floor below
Close up of gears from the back of the engine3100 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engine
close up during restoration work3098 viewsshowing top of cylinder
View of the air blast injector needle valve3088 viewsremoved for inspection
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3074 viewsThis engine belonged to W Butler & Co, tar distillers, Silverthorne Lane, St Philips, Bristol BS2. It was used to drive a winch and crane jib for barge unloading.
The original winch can be seen in the background of the picture
once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3071 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers