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Ruston 6VRK


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5 files, last one added on Apr 10, 2006
Album viewed 2863 times
Rattling Monsters Exhibition


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31 files, last one added on May 13, 2006
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Steam Section


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30 files, last one added on Sep 26, 2011
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Gardner Exhibition 2004


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78 files, last one added on Jul 08, 2006
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Doxford Engine


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42 files, last one added on Apr 07, 2007
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MAN Diesel Engine being restored


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7 files, last one added on Apr 06, 2008
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Diesel Exhibition 2008


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18 files, last one added on May 25, 2009
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Ruston VXA rescue and restoration


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42 files, last one added on Jan 17, 2011
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 Next stage of the dismantling process3837 viewsTaken at the college w/c 2 Oct 2006.

Photograph courtesy of Maurice Clyde
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 3103 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”
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 First load of Doxford engine parts arrive at museum4774 viewsPhotograph taken by Geoff Challinor of first load of parts arriving 3 October 2006. Load consists of the top section of the scavenge pump, top piston and cross head assembly and various smaller parts.
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 Exhaust pipes ready for assembly2744 viewsRuston VXA
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 View of exhibition displays2839 viewsLeft is sectioned Paxman Ricardo engine, then pieces of the Doxford single-cylinder engine (timing chain, big end, control panel, etc) then screen where videos about Diesel were played throughout the season.
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 3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3167 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
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 Tim Leverton displays the IMechE's Heritage Award2640 viewsGroup Engineering Director & JCB Dieselmax Director
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 Looking along the line of engines towards the large 3bhp engine3262 viewsthis magnificent line up is unique! It contains the replica 1/4 bhp engine; the 1bhp and the 3bhp

Last additions - Engines at the Museum
IMG_2876_original_lubricators.jpg
 original lubricators3503 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Info on S S Stott Company3247 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome3205 viewsGeoff Challinor in foregroundSep 26, 2011
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 view of the whole engine3190 viewsand viewing platformsSep 26, 2011
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 once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3138 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteersSep 26, 2011
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 there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed3192 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 view from the back3136 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 everything was polished and ready3092 viewsSep 26, 2011