Geoff Challinor invites the Mayor of Cheshire East to say a few words3020 viewshe described the museum as the jewel in the crown at the North West end of the County
everything was polished and ready3013 views
Close up of the fuel pump before it is removed for cleaning3007 viewsRuston VXA
Geoff with Mirlees No 13004 viewslast minute adjustments before the Exhibition begins.
This is the first engine every built in the UK (and only the 3rd ever built in the world). It was completed in November 1897 by Mirrlees, Watson, Yaryan & Company Limited in Glasgow.
Crossley plate on the 3bhp3001 viewsLarge engine displaying the Crossley plate - which was used in our 2006 brochure for the museum
3000 viewsFirst style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower.
Serial No 481 Flywheel 41¼” x 3⅝”
Total height 79¼” Height to shaft 58½”
Front view of 3bhp showing makers plate2995 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plate
better view of the winch2987 viewsthe winch that can be seen in the background is the original that was used with this engine. It is in the process of being connected so it can raise a crane jib
Gear wheels of 1bhp engine from the back2986 viewsDetailed view of the first style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower
Series of photographs starting the 4L2 for the first time (4)2984 viewsafter its restoration work - just prior to the EHHS presentation May 2005
Jon Leigh with some opening remarks2972 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
View along the line up - from the left2956 viewsIn the foreground is the 3bhp with the other vertical engines in the background
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