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 Engine information board4494 viewsDetails of the engine that were displayed at the college
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 The load can be seen in front of the crane3595 viewsThe crankshaft and water brake prior to unloading
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 The water brake is hooked up ready to unload3513 viewsThe Sutton crane is ready to lift the 17 ton weight
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 Crane unloads the Water Brake weighing 17 tons3474 views
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 Crankshaft being unloaded by the Sutton crane3413 viewsUnloading continues
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 17 ton crank being lowered into place3720 viewsbelow the crank you can see the giant flywheel
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 Don Foden applies preventative oil against rust4652 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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 Flywheel arriving at the museum 2nd April 20075057 viewsThe 25 ton flywheel can be seen as the lorry arrives in the museum drive
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 The giant flywheel only just manages to fit up the museum drive3687 viewsThe flywheel can be seen just skirting the tree on the left
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 I don't think they will manage to lift it off on their own3610 viewsPreparing the 25 ton flywheel for unloading
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 Left a bit3331 viewsGeoff Baker helps the crane driver position the flywheel during its unloading
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 25 ton flywheel being placed into position3463 viewsin its final resting place - for now
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