Hornsby oil engine on pallet in Cheshire3055 viewsin the new lean to area
once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3054 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers
View of the air blast injector needle valve3053 viewsremoved for inspection
Foundations for lean to being laid, summer 2003, John and Ian3052 views
view from the back3051 views
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3048 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
The family connection3046 viewsRoger and Derek Gardner stand in the Gardner Room admiring their families legacy
Hornsby oil engine November 20103039 viewsThere she is, still looks in nice condition
Gardner 2LW3030 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
another view of the Stott3030 viewslooking from the back towards the front of the engine
Mirrlees models3029 viewsa range of models shows engine development through the years
Walter Higgenbotham was invited to start the engine for its 1st run3028 viewsWalter was instrumental, along with Les Cawley, for taking the engine out of the Albion Mill in Hazel Grove some 27 years ago