Gardner 2LW3151 views24 bhp at 1200 rpm
Engine no 169677 built between 1 July 1969 and 2 January 1970
Used on a ship to drive a winch unit until 1999
Walter Higgenbotham was invited to start the engine for its 1st run3147 viewsWalter was instrumental, along with Les Cawley, for taking the engine out of the Albion Mill in Hazel Grove some 27 years ago
Pete gets caught photographing the photographer3143 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
Geoff Challinor invites the Mayor of Cheshire East to say a few words3142 viewshe described the museum as the jewel in the crown at the North West end of the County
Close up of the gear wheels on the First Style Crossley Atmospheric3140 viewsDetails of the gears and mechanisms show in this shot
Geoff working on the large engine3139 viewsThis is an example of the largest size built of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 3 horsepower
once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3138 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers
view from the back3136 views
View across the Rattling Monster room3131 views
Geoff with Mirlees No 13119 viewslast minute adjustments before the Exhibition begins.
This is the first engine every built in the UK (and only the 3rd ever built in the world). It was completed in November 1897 by Mirrlees, Watson, Yaryan & Company Limited in Glasgow.
1905 Campbell 10hp gas engine. This engine came from Berry Brow pumping station in Huddersfield3116 views
Close up of the fuel pump before it is removed for cleaning3116 viewsRuston VXA
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