National 25hp gas engine serial no. 176593377 views
Left a bit3368 viewsGeoff Baker helps the crane driver position the flywheel during its unloading
close up of cam shaft3355 views
Sketch in more detail3349 viewsThe museum makes an ideal venue for photographers, painters and sketchers to practice their skills
Geoff welcomes invited crowd before 1st ever public running3347 viewsLargest Steam Engine in Cheshire
Mirrlees, Bickerton & Day 50hp Diesel Engine3343 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.
Beam engine running3329 views
platform fitted to allow closer inspection of engine3326 views
A-frame steam engine3302 views
Geoff Baker double checks everything is ready3291 views1st public running of Largest Steam Engine in Cheshire
Close up of the 1bhp engine showing makers plate3284 viewsThis engine is in lovely condition as can be seen in this close up view
view of the flywheel on the Stott mill engine3278 viewsthis engine has been lovingly restored by our volunteers and will be run "in steam" in September 2011