view of the whole engine3115 viewsand viewing platforms
Martin who has carried out most of the cleaning and restoration of the Ruston VXA 3112 views
there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed3111 views
Roger demonstrates the 4T5 to visitors3101 viewswe use this view on one of our electronic jigsaws
This other Ruston engine replaced the other VXA that had failed years before3098 views
shows the engine plate and the restoration work3096 views
View of engine on top gantry3094 viewsthe pump is on the floor below
close up during restoration work3087 viewsshowing top of cylinder
Close up of gears from the back of the engine3084 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engine
View of the air blast injector needle valve3073 viewsremoved for inspection
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3058 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
once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3058 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers