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3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine2660 viewsThis engine belonged to W Butler & Co, tar distillers, Silverthorne Lane, St Philips, Bristol BS2. It was used to drive a winch and crane jib for barge unloading.
The original winch can be seen in the background of the picture
First stages of the dismantling3880 viewsTaken at the college last week September, 2006 by Maurice Clyde.
Closer view of the line up2483 viewsthis shows a clearer view of the engines and the connection between the large engine and the winch
Roger entertains3350 viewsRoger Gardner, one of the museum volunteers, starts the 4T5
Second lot of parts arrive at museum6020 viewsThese arrived at museum 11 October 2006
Engine partly dismantled ready for transportation to Cheshire2576 viewsJanuary 1997
original lubricators2882 views
Gardner 6LK3827 viewsthis engine was loaned to the museum during the exhibition in 2004. It was the first time this engine has been on view to the public.
Last additions - Engines at the Museum
original lubricators2882 viewsSep 26, 2011
Info on S S Stott Company2653 viewsSep 26, 2011
Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome2619 viewsGeoff Challinor in foregroundSep 26, 2011
view of the whole engine2625 viewsand viewing platformsSep 26, 2011
once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 2565 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteersSep 26, 2011
there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed2606 viewsSep 26, 2011
view from the back2578 viewsSep 26, 2011
everything was polished and ready2538 viewsSep 26, 2011