Geoff Challinor invites the Mayor of Cheshire East to say a few words3216 viewshe described the museum as the jewel in the crown at the North West end of the County
view from the back3207 views
once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3204 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers
Series of photographs starting the 4L2 for the first time (4)3200 viewsafter its restoration work - just prior to the EHHS presentation May 2005
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”
Crossley plate on the 3bhp3192 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
Jon Leigh with some opening remarks3179 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
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 plate3177 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plate
Posing for the camera3167 viewsthe museum will be on the 2006 version of the series "What's On" to be screened in August
View along the line up - from the left3155 viewsIn the foreground is the 3bhp with the other vertical engines in the background