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Ruston 6VRK


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5 files, last one added on Apr 10, 2006
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Rattling Monsters Exhibition


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31 files, last one added on May 13, 2006
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Steam Section


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30 files, last one added on Sep 26, 2011
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Gardner Exhibition 2004


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78 files, last one added on Jul 08, 2006
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Doxford Engine


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42 files, last one added on Apr 07, 2007
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MAN Diesel Engine being restored


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7 files, last one added on Apr 06, 2008
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Diesel Exhibition 2008


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18 files, last one added on May 25, 2009
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Ruston VXA rescue and restoration


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42 files, last one added on Jan 17, 2011
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 View of exhibition displays2698 viewsLeft is sectioned Paxman Ricardo engine, then pieces of the Doxford single-cylinder engine (timing chain, big end, control panel, etc) then screen where videos about Diesel were played throughout the season.
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 Engine Plate2791 viewsStott Engine facts:
• Built by SS Stott in 1903
• Horizontal cross compound engine
• Cylinders 12.5 inches and 22 inches by three inches
• Flywheel 10 foot in diameter with a weight of 10 tons
• HP Corliss Valves, LP Slide Valves
• Indicated horsepower 200-250hp
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 Crossley Brothers Atmospheric Engine2831 viewsThis is an example of the largest size built of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 3 horsepower

Built 1877; Flywheel 59¼” x 3⅛”; Total height 104”; Height to shaft 74½”
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 engine just before running2815 views
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 Children completing the quiz3582 viewslooking for the clue about the 6LK
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 better view of the winch2952 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
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 Don Foden applies preventative oil against rust4644 viewsDon is an ex-Mirrlees man. He was the engine-build and test foreman then Plant Manager. He grins and tells people he now brushes up at the Anson.
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 Gardner 8HF2810 views30 bhp, Engine No 26965 built in 1926

Last additions - Engines at the Museum
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 original lubricators3361 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Info on S S Stott Company3138 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome3093 viewsGeoff Challinor in foregroundSep 26, 2011
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 view of the whole engine3093 viewsand viewing platformsSep 26, 2011
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 once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3032 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteersSep 26, 2011
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 there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed3087 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 view from the back3033 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 everything was polished and ready2988 viewsSep 26, 2011