Geoff gives a brief history of where the engine came from 2604 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
there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed2603 views
Front view of 3bhp showing makers plate2601 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plate
Close up of the fuel pump before it is removed for cleaning2600 viewsRuston VXA
Series of photographs starting the 4L2 for the first time (2)2592 viewsafter its restoration work - just prior to the EHHS presentation May 2005
Paul Gardner thanks the President of the IMECHE for the award2587 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
2583 viewsFirst style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower.
Serial No 481 Flywheel 41¼” x 3⅝”
Total height 79¼” Height to shaft 58½”
Sectioned Gardner Fuel Pump2582 views
better view of the winch2578 viewsthe winch that can be seen in the background is the original that was used with this engine. It is in the process of being connected so it can raise a crane jib
view from the back2575 views
Engine partly dismantled ready for transportation to Cheshire2573 viewsJanuary 1997