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Gardner 4L2 being admired5615 viewsVisitors admiring the Gardner 4L2 after it had received the EHHS plaque May 2005Jun 08, 2006

3bhp engine with one week to go to the Exhibition3586 viewslooking almost bare now that it can be seen connected up to the winch, exhaust pipe and gas pipes in placeMay 13, 2006

Crossley plate on the 3bhp3036 viewsLarge engine displaying the Crossley plate - which was used in our 2006 brochure for the museumMay 13, 2006

Front view of 3bhp showing makers plate3024 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plateMay 13, 2006

Close up of gears from the back of the engine3123 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engineMay 13, 2006

another close up view of the gears on the 3bhp2718 viewsview from the back showing the gears in detailMay 13, 2006

Close up of the 1bhp engine showing makers plate3321 viewsThis engine is in lovely condition as can be seen in this close up viewMay 13, 2006

better view of the winch3022 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 jibMay 13, 2006

Engine with viewing platform in the background2738 viewsTo allow visitors a closer view of the governor and working mechanisms a viewing platform has been builtMay 13, 2006

3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3099 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 pictureMay 13, 2006

Crossley Brothers Atmospheric Engine2896 viewsThis is an example of the largest size built of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 3 horsepower

Built 1877; Flywheel 59�� x 3⅛�; Total height 104�; Height to shaft 74��
May 13, 2006

1bhp Atmospheric Engine3537 viewsAn example of the first style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower May 13, 2006

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