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Rattling Monsters Exhibition
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 1bhp Atmospheric Engine3470 viewsAn example of the first style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower
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 2965 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”
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 Gear wheels of 1bhp engine from the back2936 viewsDetailed view of the first style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower
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 Close up of the gear wheels on the First Style Crossley Atmospheric2994 viewsDetails of the gears and mechanisms show in this shot
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 Close up of the 1bhp engine showing makers plate3251 viewsThis engine is in lovely condition as can be seen in this close up view
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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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 Engine with viewing platform in the background2680 viewsTo allow visitors a closer view of the governor and working mechanisms a viewing platform has been built
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 3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3023 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
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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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 3bhp engine with one week to go to the Exhibition3523 viewslooking almost bare now that it can be seen connected up to the winch, exhaust pipe and gas pipes in place
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 Front view of 3bhp showing makers plate2976 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plate
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 Close up of gears from the back of the engine3057 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engine
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