The Les Cawley Memorial trophy about to be presented, Poynton Show 20051539 views
Doxford timing chain and big end1538 viewson display in Memorial Building. A "Guess the weight of the big end" competition proved popular.
Furnival engine1537 viewsS/No 369 built in 1898, ½ HP Towns gas with tube ignition. Originally used at Peak Press, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Now driving a Furnival platen printing press, type set letters are on display. The future aim is to have the press actually printing.
perhaps if we pray1536 viewsAfter great debates it is decided to try and get the Atkinson engine running. It has not been run in living memory.
1000 Engine Rally 2007 – Saturday night at the museum1535 viewsthe unusual engines from London Science Museum are admired
sectioned Napier turbo charger1535 viewson display in the Memorial Building
Having difficulty reading the oil pressure gauge1533 viewsit was reading 30psi when we did manage to peer through the smoke
Yes you are right - just to add to the confusion this picture is on its side
1532 viewsThe 40 ton Campbell being re-assembled as a gate guardian. The flywheel is being sunk into place.
Geoff explaining how it works1532 viewsDoxford Engine Friend's Association (DEFA) June 2008
Mirrlees engine UL8 type1532 viewsS/No 85780 built with a Ricardo Comet combustion chamber Mark – ULB, Power – 370 BHP, Speed – 600 RPM. Originally supplied to Corby and District Water Co. Northants circa 1942. Thought to have been built in 1939.
Comfy chairs in the video area1531 viewswere a welcome relief for people to relax and catch their breath
National gas engine type SE1529 viewsS/No19867, built in 1909, 34 HP. Found under railway arches when the Jubilee Underground line was being built. Building had belonged to Smiths Tube Works.