using steam to bend the wood to shape 2 (generating steam)1637 views
Coach party from Louth 9 April 20081636 viewsenjoying a chat over lunch
Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1636 viewsbottom of building looking towards the Wells Bros engine. (Designed by John H Hamilton (chief engineer of Wells Bros) c1896. This was the first “Pressure-Scavenging” engine using low pressure air to clear the cylinder of the exhaust gases.)
Ruston Hornsby 6H1635 viewsone of seven engines that were run in the main room. This was the first time the engine had been run for 12 months since an old repair to the inlet valve rocker pin had failed.
Coventry Diesel KF4 information boards1635 views
one of the early arrivals1635 viewsSouth Manchester MG Owners Club members at the end of the Cheshire Romp, 13 July 2008
Coach party from Louth 9 April 20081634 viewslooking at the Furnival and press
Shot 5 - after running a couple of minutes the exhaust cleared1632 viewsrunning the Mirrlees U type for the first time at the museum, June 2008.
It hadn't been run since the 1970's
Poynton Show 20051631 views
Geoff talking to exhibitors, Poynton Show 20051630 views
first sight of the beacon from the car park1629 views