3150 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”
Series of photographs starting the 4L2 for the first time (4)3147 viewsafter its restoration work - just prior to the EHHS presentation May 2005
Crossley plate on the 3bhp3143 viewsLarge engine displaying the Crossley plate - which was used in our 2006 brochure for the museum
Gardner single cylinder 2 stroke oil engine3141 views
Gear wheels of 1bhp engine from the back3136 viewsDetailed view of the first style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower
better view of the winch3136 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
Front view of 3bhp showing makers plate3131 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plate
Jon Leigh with some opening remarks3128 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
everything was polished and ready3124 views
sectioned Paxman Ricardo engine3122 viewsfrom Leeds University. This is proving to be a popular exhibit showing the inner workings of an engine.
The Aktinson engine creates interest3119 viewsearly on Easter Sunday the unusual engine gets the imagination going - the engine was coaxed into life later in the day.