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 Gardner 8HF3047 views30 bhp, Engine No 26965 built in 1926
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 Closer view of the line up3043 viewsthis shows a clearer view of the engines and the connection between the large engine and the winch
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 Geoff works on the large engine3036 viewsTurning the flywheel before running the 3bhp engine
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 Chairman of the IMechE Heritage Committee wows the volunteers with her footwear3035 viewsthey have measuring tapes up the back.

Prof Isobel Pollock - Chairman of IMechE Heritage Committee
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 Arched window into the Gardner Room3027 viewsthis lovely arched window and wall was constructed by Geoff Baker to help partition of the Gardner room
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 Outside the pumping station3017 views1996
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 Here are some of the numbers found but no serial number3010 viewsRuston VXA - any help with year of build, bhp, etc appreciated
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 Patterns used to make the replica3006 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.
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 Close up3006 viewsthe museum will be on the 2006 version of the series "What's On" to be screened in August
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 Trying speed saver bedding compound3003 viewsfor bedding in the bearings.

Ruston VXA
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 View along the engine, mostly reassembled3000 viewsRuston VXA
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 Gardner 4CR built 1908 engine number 74542997 viewsMarine petrol engine sold for installation on a 32' private launch named "Mascot" (but later renamed "Duchess") and used on Lake Windermere
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