This other Ruston engine replaced the other VXA that had failed years before3194 views
Roger demonstrates the 4T5 to visitors3191 viewswe use this view on one of our electronic jigsaws
shows the engine plate and the restoration work3188 views
Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome3186 viewsGeoff Challinor in foreground
close up during restoration work3174 viewsshowing top of cylinder
there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed3174 views
view of the whole engine3174 viewsand viewing platforms
Close up of gears from the back of the engine3169 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engine
View of the air blast injector needle valve3169 viewsremoved for inspection
View of engine on top gantry3159 viewsthe pump is on the floor below
The family connection3148 viewsRoger and Derek Gardner stand in the Gardner Room admiring their families legacy
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3143 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