17 ton crank being lowered into place3720 viewsbelow the crank you can see the giant flywheel
Next stage of the dismantling process3702 viewsTaken at the college w/c 2 Oct 2006.
Photograph courtesy of Maurice Clyde
The giant flywheel only just manages to fit up the museum drive3687 viewsThe flywheel can be seen just skirting the tree on the left
Gallery above the engine allows visitors to watch it all unfold below them3687 viewsLargest Steam Engine in Cheshire back in steam
Gardner 2LW3684 viewsrestored by Charles Mills, ready to go into a canal narrowboat
Relief now its all done3679 viewsNow that the Exhibition preparations are finished the relief shows on the face of a volunteer while they chat to visitors
side view of the Stott mill engine3677 views
crowd gathers in anticipation3659 viewsLargest Steam Engine in Cheshire, 1st public run on Friday 23rd September 2011. First time in over 50 years.
Paul Gardner opens the Exhibition3653 viewsPaul Gardner opens the Exhibition and thanks the museum for collecting such a wonderful display of Garder engines and memorabilia
I don't think they will manage to lift it off on their own3610 viewsPreparing the 25 ton flywheel for unloading
The load can be seen in front of the crane3595 viewsThe crankshaft and water brake prior to unloading
3588 views1934 Mirrlees designed a new engine, having a bore of 8.25 inches and a stroke of 12 inches developing 60 BHP per cylinder at 900 r.p.m. Example is a UD8