Hornsby oil engine on pallet in Cheshire3070 viewsin the new lean to area
Foundations for lean to being laid, summer 2003, John and Ian3069 views
View across the Rattling Monster room3069 views
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3059 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
once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3059 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers
view from the back3058 views
The family connection3056 viewsRoger and Derek Gardner stand in the Gardner Room admiring their families legacy
Hornsby oil engine November 20103055 viewsThere she is, still looks in nice condition
Stott engine, looking from front towards the flywheel3044 views
another view of the Stott3043 viewslooking from the back towards the front of the engine
Gardner 2LW3040 views24 bhp at 1200 rpm
Engine no 169677 built between 1 July 1969 and 2 January 1970
Used on a ship to drive a winch unit until 1999
Mirrlees models3040 viewsa range of models shows engine development through the years