Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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Geoff with Mirlees No 13028 viewslast minute adjustments before the Exhibition begins.

This is the first engine every built in the UK (and only the 3rd ever built in the world). It was completed in November 1897 by Mirrlees, Watson, Yaryan & Company Limited in Glasgow.
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3027 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”
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Crossley plate on the 3bhp3026 viewsLarge engine displaying the Crossley plate - which was used in our 2006 brochure for the museum
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1905 Campbell 10hp gas engine. This engine came from Berry Brow pumping station in Huddersfield3021 views
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better view of the winch3017 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
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Front view of 3bhp showing makers plate3017 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plate
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Gear wheels of 1bhp engine from the back3012 viewsDetailed view of the first style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower
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Gardner single cylinder 2 stroke oil engine3011 views
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Gardner 4FMH 48hp, 19183011 views
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Series of photographs starting the 4L2 for the first time (4)3010 viewsafter its restoration work - just prior to the EHHS presentation May 2005
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Jon Leigh with some opening remarks2997 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
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sectioned Paxman Ricardo engine2984 viewsfrom Leeds University. This is proving to be a popular exhibit showing the inner workings of an engine.
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