once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3166 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers
Close up of the fuel pump before it is removed for cleaning3163 viewsRuston VXA
Geoff with Mirlees No 13159 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.
3145 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)3141 viewsafter its restoration work - just prior to the EHHS presentation May 2005
Crossley plate on the 3bhp3140 viewsLarge engine displaying the Crossley plate - which was used in our 2006 brochure for the museum
Gear wheels of 1bhp engine from the back3132 viewsDetailed view of the first style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower
better view of the winch3131 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
Jon Leigh with some opening remarks3124 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
Front view of 3bhp showing makers plate3121 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plate
everything was polished and ready3119 views
Posing for the camera3108 viewsthe museum will be on the 2006 version of the series "What's On" to be screened in August
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