Gardner 8HF3051 views30 bhp, Engine No 26965 built in 1926
Closer view of the line up3048 viewsthis shows a clearer view of the engines and the connection between the large engine and the winch
Geoff works on the large engine3043 viewsTurning the flywheel before running the 3bhp engine
Chairman of the IMechE Heritage Committee wows the volunteers with her footwear3037 viewsthey have measuring tapes up the back.
Prof Isobel Pollock - Chairman of IMechE Heritage Committee
Arched window into the Gardner Room3031 viewsthis lovely arched window and wall was constructed by Geoff Baker to help partition of the Gardner room
Outside the pumping station3021 views1996
Here are some of the numbers found but no serial number3015 viewsRuston VXA - any help with year of build, bhp, etc appreciated
Patterns used to make the replica3012 viewsThe magnificent replica has been lovingly built by Wayne Timms and Dave Allen (members of the Friends of the Anson Engine Museum). It is of engine number 361 that was originally built in 1871. These are the patterns they used while making it.
Close up3009 viewsthe museum will be on the 2006 version of the series "What's On" to be screened in August
Trying speed saver bedding compound3008 viewsfor bedding in the bearings.
Ruston VXA
View along the engine, mostly reassembled3007 viewsRuston VXA
Gardner 4CR built 1908 engine number 74543000 viewsMarine petrol engine sold for installation on a 32' private launch named "Mascot" (but later renamed "Duchess") and used on Lake Windermere