3574 viewsAround the year 1903, the Admiralty ordered two engines, each of 160 BHP at 400 r.p.m. for installation in the battleship HMS Dreadnought.
Left a bit3562 viewsGeoff Baker helps the crane driver position the flywheel during its unloading
Eddie Fish about to run the Vickers Petter3542 views
close up of cam shaft3537 views
Mirrlees, Bickerton & Day 50hp Diesel Engine3537 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 ready3520 views1st public running of Largest Steam Engine in Cheshire
platform fitted to allow closer inspection of engine3517 views
Walter Higgenbotham, Mayor of Cheshire East and Mayor of Poynton3489 viewsrelax and discuss the engine after its inaugral run
Geoff gives a brief history of where the engine came from 3486 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
Sketch in more detail3484 viewsThe museum makes an ideal venue for photographers, painters and sketchers to practice their skills
view of the flywheel on the Stott mill engine3480 viewsthis engine has been lovingly restored by our volunteers and will be run "in steam" in September 2011
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