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Ruston 6VRK


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5 files, last one added on Apr 10, 2006
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Rattling Monsters Exhibition


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31 files, last one added on May 13, 2006
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Steam Section


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30 files, last one added on Sep 26, 2011
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Gardner Exhibition 2004


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78 files, last one added on Jul 08, 2006
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Doxford Engine


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42 files, last one added on Apr 07, 2007
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MAN Diesel Engine being restored


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7 files, last one added on Apr 06, 2008
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Diesel Exhibition 2008


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18 files, last one added on May 25, 2009
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Ruston VXA rescue and restoration


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42 files, last one added on Jan 17, 2011
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 Gardner 4T5 being run for visitors2674 viewsthis engine is always a huge draw for visitors when it is being lit and run. Behind it can be seen the wonderful stained-glass windows from the Vulcan Foundry
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 original lubricators3470 views
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 inside the water jacket2702 viewsRuston VXA
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 Gardner 2LW3119 views24 bhp at 1200 rpm
Engine no 169677 built between 1 July 1969 and 2 January 1970
Used on a ship to drive a winch unit until 1999
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 Crankshaft being unloaded by the Sutton crane3528 viewsUnloading continues
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 Geoff Challinor invites the Mayor of Cheshire East to say a few words3115 viewshe described the museum as the jewel in the crown at the North West end of the County

Last additions - Engines at the Museum
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 original lubricators3470 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Info on S S Stott Company3220 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome3179 viewsGeoff Challinor in foregroundSep 26, 2011
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 view of the whole engine3168 viewsand viewing platformsSep 26, 2011
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 once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3117 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 photographed3168 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 view from the back3114 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 everything was polished and ready3065 viewsSep 26, 2011