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Ruston 6VRK


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5 files, last one added on Apr 10, 2006
Album viewed 1664 times
Rattling Monsters Exhibition


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31 files, last one added on May 13, 2006
Album viewed 1718 times
Steam Section


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30 files, last one added on Sep 26, 2011
Album viewed 1704 times
Gardner Exhibition 2004


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78 files, last one added on Jul 08, 2006
Album viewed 1796 times
Doxford Engine


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42 files, last one added on Apr 07, 2007
Album viewed 2215 times
MAN Diesel Engine being restored


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7 files, last one added on Apr 06, 2008
Album viewed 1224 times
Diesel Exhibition 2008


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18 files, last one added on May 25, 2009
Album viewed 1646 times
Ruston VXA rescue and restoration


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42 files, last one added on Jan 17, 2011
Album viewed 1645 times
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 It was lifted out in one piece after cylinder were taken off2399 viewsRuston VXA in workshop prior to restoration and cleaning
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 Restoration work on the MAN Diesel - cylinder head inlet and exhaust valves2470 viewsin preparation for the Diesel Exhibition.
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 Lighting each cylinder head1976 viewsthe museum will be on the 2006 version of the series "What's On" to be screened in August
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 Don Foden applies preventative oil against rust3987 viewsDon is an ex-Mirrlees man. He was the engine-build and test foreman then Plant Manager. He grins and tells people he now brushes up at the Anson.
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 Wot - no shed, another job that needs doing. Note non-standard outrigger bearing.6044 views
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 Foundations after engine removed2308 views
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 Geoff works on the large engine2160 viewsTurning the flywheel before running the 3bhp engine
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 Alternative view of the engine being started2115 viewsAlternative view of the engine being started by Geoff

Last additions - Engines at the Museum
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 original lubricators2419 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Info on S S Stott Company2197 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome2158 viewsGeoff Challinor in foregroundSep 26, 2011
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 view of the whole engine2152 viewsand viewing platformsSep 26, 2011
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 once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 2112 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 photographed2154 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 view from the back2130 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 everything was polished and ready2091 viewsSep 26, 2011