Crossley Slide Valve Gas Engine2924 viewsThe engine arrived on loan from the Trustees of the National Museum of Scotland, 25th July 2006
The engines being polished2923 viewsFinal preparations included the polishing of all the Gardner engines on display
Engine Plate2920 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
2917 views
Leading into the Exhibition Hall2917 viewsDdisplay materials and interpretive boards lead the visitor through to the Exhibition Hall
Gardner 8HF2907 viewsoriginally tested on 28 August 1926 and sold to G Buxton & Son, 17 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham
Was used to drive a stone saw
Gardner 4FHM view from flywheel end2905 views
Pump in the pit a floor below the engine2904 viewsthe engine is on the ground floor above
Robey engine decorating the driveway to the museum2903 views
Alternative view of the engine being started2891 viewsAlternative view of the engine being started by Geoff
Geoff meets President of IMECHE2885 viewsJust before the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
Engines in main hall April 20072885 viewsCampbell and Crossley