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Ruston 6VRK


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5 files, last one added on Apr 10, 2006
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Rattling Monsters Exhibition


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31 files, last one added on May 13, 2006
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Steam Section


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30 files, last one added on Sep 26, 2011
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Gardner Exhibition 2004


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78 files, last one added on Jul 08, 2006
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Doxford Engine


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42 files, last one added on Apr 07, 2007
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MAN Diesel Engine being restored


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7 files, last one added on Apr 06, 2008
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Diesel Exhibition 2008


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18 files, last one added on May 25, 2009
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Ruston VXA rescue and restoration


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42 files, last one added on Jan 17, 2011
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Random files - Engines at the Museum
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 The giant flywheel only just manages to fit up the museum drive3536 viewsThe flywheel can be seen just skirting the tree on the left
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 shows the engine plate and the restoration work2941 views
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 Trying speed saver bedding compound2612 viewsfor bedding in the bearings.

Ruston VXA
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 Series of photographs starting the 4L2 for the first time (1)2788 viewsafter its restoration work - just prior to the EHHS presentation May 2005
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 Geoff gives a brief history of where the engine came from 2864 viewsStott Engine facts:
• Built by SS Stott in 1903
• Horizontal cross compound engine
• Cylinders 12.5 inches and 22 inches by three inches
• Flywheel 10 foot in diameter with a weight of 10 tons
• HP Corliss Valves, LP Slide Valves
• Indicated horsepower 200-250hp
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 Pete gets caught photographing the photographer2865 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
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 view of the flywheel on the Stott mill engine3106 viewsthis engine has been lovingly restored by our volunteers and will be run "in steam" in September 2011
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 Wot - no shed, another job that needs doing. Note non-standard outrigger bearing.6740 views

Last additions - Engines at the Museum
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 original lubricators3174 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Info on S S Stott Company2947 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome2904 viewsGeoff Challinor in foregroundSep 26, 2011
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 view of the whole engine2901 viewsand viewing platformsSep 26, 2011
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 once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 2843 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteersSep 26, 2011
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 there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed2897 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 view from the back2851 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 everything was polished and ready2812 viewsSep 26, 2011