Left a bit3464 viewsGeoff Baker helps the crane driver position the flywheel during its unloading
Geoff welcomes invited crowd before 1st ever public running3464 viewsLargest Steam Engine in Cheshire
Eddie Fish about to run the Vickers Petter3456 views
close up of cam shaft3438 views
Mirrlees, Bickerton & Day 50hp Diesel Engine3433 viewsIt had been situated in the thermodynamics laboratory at the Liverpool John Moores University. It was used to demonstrate simple testing techniques. It suffered a catastrophic failure in 1998 resulting in extensive damage including the cylinder liner and piston/con-rod assembly.
platform fitted to allow closer inspection of engine3414 views
Sketch in more detail3411 viewsThe museum makes an ideal venue for photographers, painters and sketchers to practice their skills
Geoff Baker double checks everything is ready3410 views1st public running of Largest Steam Engine in Cheshire
Beam engine running3392 views
Walter Higgenbotham, Mayor of Cheshire East and Mayor of Poynton3384 viewsrelax and discuss the engine after its inaugral run
view of the flywheel on the Stott mill engine3375 viewsthis engine has been lovingly restored by our volunteers and will be run "in steam" in September 2011
Geoff gives a brief history of where the engine came from 3370 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
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