Gardner 8HF2999 views30 bhp, Engine No 26965 built in 1926
Closer view of the line up2994 viewsthis shows a clearer view of the engines and the connection between the large engine and the winch
Chairman of the IMechE Heritage Committee wows the volunteers with her footwear2989 viewsthey have measuring tapes up the back.
Prof Isobel Pollock - Chairman of IMechE Heritage Committee
Geoff works on the large engine2986 viewsTurning the flywheel before running the 3bhp engine
Outside the pumping station2982 views1996
Arched window into the Gardner Room2974 viewsthis lovely arched window and wall was constructed by Geoff Baker to help partition of the Gardner room
Here are some of the numbers found but no serial number2967 viewsRuston VXA - any help with year of build, bhp, etc appreciated
Piston and rod part way through cleaning process2958 viewsRuston VXA
Close up2957 viewsthe museum will be on the 2006 version of the series "What's On" to be screened in August
Patterns used to make the replica2956 viewsThe magnificent replica has been lovingly built by Wayne Timms and Dave Allen (members of the Friends of the Anson Engine Museum). It is of engine number 361 that was originally built in 1871. These are the patterns they used while making it.
View along the engine, mostly reassembled2955 viewsRuston VXA
Trying speed saver bedding compound2951 viewsfor bedding in the bearings.