Eddie Fish about to run the Vickers Petter3439 views
Left a bit3433 viewsGeoff Baker helps the crane driver position the flywheel during its unloading
Geoff welcomes invited crowd before 1st ever public running3431 viewsLargest Steam Engine in Cheshire
close up of cam shaft3413 views
Mirrlees, Bickerton & Day 50hp Diesel Engine3399 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.
Sketch in more detail3394 viewsThe museum makes an ideal venue for photographers, painters and sketchers to practice their skills
platform fitted to allow closer inspection of engine3384 views
Beam engine running3374 views
Geoff Baker double checks everything is ready3372 views1st public running of Largest Steam Engine in Cheshire
A-frame steam engine3344 views
Close up of the 1bhp engine showing makers plate3343 viewsThis engine is in lovely condition as can be seen in this close up view
view of the flywheel on the Stott mill engine3339 viewsthis engine has been lovingly restored by our volunteers and will be run "in steam" in September 2011