Doxford timing chain and big end1545 viewson display in Memorial Building. A "Guess the weight of the big end" competition proved popular.
Furnival engine1545 viewsS/No 369 built in 1898, ½ HP Towns gas with tube ignition. Originally used at Peak Press, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Now driving a Furnival platen printing press, type set letters are on display. The future aim is to have the press actually printing.
perhaps if we pray1544 viewsAfter great debates it is decided to try and get the Atkinson engine running. It has not been run in living memory.
sectioned Napier turbo charger1542 viewson display in the Memorial Building
Geoff explaining how it works1540 viewsDoxford Engine Friend's Association (DEFA) June 2008
Mirrlees engine UL8 type1539 viewsS/No 85780 built with a Ricardo Comet combustion chamber Mark – ULB, Power – 370 BHP, Speed – 600 RPM. Originally supplied to Corby and District Water Co. Northants circa 1942. Thought to have been built in 1939.
1000 Engine Rally 2007 – Saturday night at the museum1538 viewsthe unusual engines from London Science Museum are admired
Having difficulty reading the oil pressure gauge1538 viewsit was reading 30psi when we did manage to peer through the smoke
Yes you are right - just to add to the confusion this picture is on its side
1537 viewsThe 40 ton Campbell being re-assembled as a gate guardian. The flywheel is being sunk into place.
Comfy chairs in the video area1536 viewswere a welcome relief for people to relax and catch their breath
1000 Engine Rally 2007 – Saturday night at the museum1535 viewsthe Gardner 4FHM was much admired