National 25hp gas engine serial no. 176593555 views
Left a bit3545 viewsGeoff Baker helps the crane driver position the flywheel during its unloading
Eddie Fish about to run the Vickers Petter3526 views
close up of cam shaft3521 views
Mirrlees, Bickerton & Day 50hp Diesel Engine3520 viewsIt had been situated in the thermodynamics laboratory at the Liverpool John Moores University. It was used to demonstrate simple testing techniques. It suffered a catastrophic failure in 1998 resulting in extensive damage including the cylinder liner and piston/con-rod assembly.
Geoff Baker double checks everything is ready3501 views1st public running of Largest Steam Engine in Cheshire
platform fitted to allow closer inspection of engine3498 views
Sketch in more detail3472 viewsThe museum makes an ideal venue for photographers, painters and sketchers to practice their skills
Walter Higgenbotham, Mayor of Cheshire East and Mayor of Poynton3472 viewsrelax and discuss the engine after its inaugral run
Geoff gives a brief history of where the engine came from 3468 viewsStott Engine facts:
• Built by SS Stott in 1903
• Horizontal cross compound engine
• Cylinders 12.5 inches and 22 inches by three inches
• Flywheel 10 foot in diameter with a weight of 10 tons
• HP Corliss Valves, LP Slide Valves
• Indicated horsepower 200-250hp
view of the flywheel on the Stott mill engine3462 viewsthis engine has been lovingly restored by our volunteers and will be run "in steam" in September 2011
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