Crossley Brothers Atmospheric Engine2920 viewsThis is an example of the largest size built of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 3 horsepower
Built 1877; Flywheel 59¼” x 3⅛”; Total height 104”; Height to shaft 74½”
Hornsby being unloaded when it arrived in Cheshire2920 views
View from drive looking through entrance gates into yard Feb 20062918 views
Piston and rod removed for cleaning2914 viewsRuston VXA
Closer view of the line up2913 viewsthis shows a clearer view of the engines and the connection between the large engine and the winch
1924 National P type gas engine2908 views
Hornsby oil engine November 2010 - In it's original shed at the estate.2907 viewsThanks to Barry Job and Tony Green MBE we have rescued a small Hornsby from the Broughton & Charnes Estates, Wetwood, Staffs
Gardner 8HF2904 views30 bhp, Engine No 26965 built in 1926
Students learn about engine developments, starting in the steam engine area2903 viewsDeeside College students October 2012
Geoff works on the large engine2901 viewsTurning the flywheel before running the 3bhp engine
Chairman of the IMechE Heritage Committee wows the volunteers with her footwear2901 viewsthey have measuring tapes up the back.
Prof Isobel Pollock - Chairman of IMechE Heritage Committee