Gardner 8HF3005 views30 bhp, Engine No 26965 built in 1926
Closer view of the line up3003 viewsthis shows a clearer view of the engines and the connection between the large engine and the winch
Chairman of the IMechE Heritage Committee wows the volunteers with her footwear2996 viewsthey have measuring tapes up the back.
Prof Isobel Pollock - Chairman of IMechE Heritage Committee
Geoff works on the large engine2995 viewsTurning the flywheel before running the 3bhp engine
Outside the pumping station2986 views1996
Arched window into the Gardner Room2985 viewsthis lovely arched window and wall was constructed by Geoff Baker to help partition of the Gardner room
Here are some of the numbers found but no serial number2975 viewsRuston VXA - any help with year of build, bhp, etc appreciated
Patterns used to make the replica2967 viewsThe magnificent replica has been lovingly built by Wayne Timms and Dave Allen (members of the Friends of the Anson Engine Museum). It is of engine number 361 that was originally built in 1871. These are the patterns they used while making it.
Trying speed saver bedding compound2965 viewsfor bedding in the bearings.
Ruston VXA
View along the engine, mostly reassembled2964 viewsRuston VXA
Close up2963 viewsthe museum will be on the 2006 version of the series "What's On" to be screened in August
Piston and rod part way through cleaning process2962 viewsRuston VXA