Anson Engine Museum

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Top rated - Rattling Monsters Exhibition
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Crossley Brothers Atmospheric Engine2840 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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Looking along the line of engines towards the large 3bhp engine3128 viewsthis magnificent line up is unique! It contains the replica 1/4 bhp engine; the 1bhp and the 3bhp33333
(7 votes)
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Replica engine from the left3434 viewsReplica engine from the left33333
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Closer view of the line up2834 viewsthis shows a clearer view of the engines and the connection between the large engine and the winch33333
(8 votes)
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Engine with viewing platform in the background2688 viewsTo allow visitors a closer view of the governor and working mechanisms a viewing platform has been built33333
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Looking back down the row of engines2521 viewsLarge engine in foreground, other verticals at back - looking back towards the stained glass windows from the Vulcan Foundry33333
(2 votes)
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3bhp engine with one week to go to the Exhibition3533 viewslooking almost bare now that it can be seen connected up to the winch, exhaust pipe and gas pipes in place22222
(5 votes)
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Geoff works on the large engine2819 viewsTurning the flywheel before running the 3bhp engine22222
(3 votes)
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Alternative view of the engine being started2746 viewsAlternative view of the engine being started by Geoff22222
(4 votes)
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Front view of 3bhp showing makers plate2983 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plate22222
(2 votes)
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View from the platform2660 viewsthere is a viewing platform behind the 3bhp engine that allows visitors a closer look at the governor and free wheel mechanism11111
(4 votes)
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View along the line up - from the left2932 viewsIn the foreground is the 3bhp with the other vertical engines in the background11111
(4 votes)
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