Stott Steam Engine2777 viewsalthough not new to the museum, we had this engine turning over on electric power on Sunday 10th September for the first time. The restoration project is making fantastic progress. The volunteers have replaced the big end bearings, the air pump condenser has been put into place and they are now working on the difficult job of lining up the rocking beam mechanism. Our plan is to have the engine in steam in 2007, funds and resources willing.
Bedding the big end bearing to the crank2773 viewsRuston VXA
View from the platform2770 viewsthere is a viewing platform behind the 3bhp engine that allows visitors a closer look at the governor and free wheel mechanism
Drawing board as you enter the exhibition area2769 views
Looking across front of buildings2766 viewsStones being laid in car park for disabled parking spaces
view of Rattling Monster room towards the stained-glass windows2766 views
Ruston 6XHRE diesel engine. Serial no. 168812 was built in 1931 and produced 34hp. The engine drove a sawmill at Newark on Trent.2764 views
5hp Hornsby Akroyd oil engine2764 viewsPhoto: Kim Siddorn
Valve assembly lifted out2761 viewsRuston VXA
4T5 close up2752 views
View of Gardner room from the 4T52749 views
View of the main museum buildings from the car park2748 viewsThis is a picture of the outside of the engine museum before refurbishment.