This other Ruston engine replaced the other VXA that had failed years before3213 views
Roger demonstrates the 4T5 to visitors3208 viewswe use this view on one of our electronic jigsaws
shows the engine plate and the restoration work3204 views
Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome3200 viewsGeoff Challinor in foreground
close up during restoration work3189 viewsshowing top of cylinder
there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed3187 views
View of the air blast injector needle valve3186 viewsremoved for inspection
view of the whole engine3186 viewsand viewing platforms
Close up of gears from the back of the engine3185 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engine
View of engine on top gantry3168 viewsthe pump is on the floor below
The family connection3166 viewsRoger and Derek Gardner stand in the Gardner Room admiring their families legacy
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3159 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