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 3bhp engine with one week to go to the Exhibition3530 viewslooking almost bare now that it can be seen connected up to the winch, exhaust pipe and gas pipes in placeMay 13, 2006
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 Crossley plate on the 3bhp2985 viewsLarge engine displaying the Crossley plate - which was used in our 2006 brochure for the museumMay 13, 2006
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 Front view of 3bhp showing makers plate2981 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plateMay 13, 2006
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 Close up of gears from the back of the engine3065 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engineMay 13, 2006
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 another close up view of the gears on the 3bhp2668 viewsview from the back showing the gears in detailMay 13, 2006
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 Close up of the 1bhp engine showing makers plate3259 viewsThis engine is in lovely condition as can be seen in this close up viewMay 13, 2006
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 better view of the winch2959 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 jibMay 13, 2006
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 Engine with viewing platform in the background2686 viewsTo allow visitors a closer view of the governor and working mechanisms a viewing platform has been builtMay 13, 2006
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 3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3032 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 pictureMay 13, 2006
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 Crossley Brothers Atmospheric Engine2838 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”
May 13, 2006
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 1bhp Atmospheric Engine3478 viewsAn example of the first style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower May 13, 2006
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 2972 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”
May 13, 2006
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