Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome3143 viewsGeoff Challinor in foreground
view of the whole engine3137 viewsand viewing platforms
there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed3130 views
Roger demonstrates the 4T5 to visitors3129 viewswe use this view on one of our electronic jigsaws
This other Ruston engine replaced the other VXA that had failed years before3129 views
shows the engine plate and the restoration work3121 views
Close up of gears from the back of the engine3114 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engine
View of engine on top gantry3113 viewsthe pump is on the floor below
close up during restoration work3110 viewsshowing top of cylinder
View of the air blast injector needle valve3101 viewsremoved for inspection
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3090 viewsThis engine belonged to W Butler & Co, tar distillers, Silverthorne Lane, St Philips, Bristol BS2. It was used to drive a winch and crane jib for barge unloading.
The original winch can be seen in the background of the picture
The family connection3078 viewsRoger and Derek Gardner stand in the Gardner Room admiring their families legacy