This other Ruston engine replaced the other VXA that had failed years before3168 views
Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome3168 viewsGeoff Challinor in foreground
Roger demonstrates the 4T5 to visitors3163 viewswe use this view on one of our electronic jigsaws
shows the engine plate and the restoration work3163 views
view of the whole engine3157 viewsand viewing platforms
there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed3155 views
close up during restoration work3146 viewsshowing top of cylinder
Close up of gears from the back of the engine3145 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engine
View of the air blast injector needle valve3144 viewsremoved for inspection
View of engine on top gantry3141 viewsthe pump is on the floor below
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3119 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 connection3115 viewsRoger and Derek Gardner stand in the Gardner Room admiring their families legacy