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 view from the gallery2619 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 engine just before running2911 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 close view of second cylinder2590 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Geoff gives a brief history of where the engine came from 3414 viewsStott Engine facts:
• Built by SS Stott in 1903
• Horizontal cross compound engine
• Cylinders 12.5 inches and 22 inches by three inches
• Flywheel 10 foot in diameter with a weight of 10 tons
• HP Corliss Valves, LP Slide Valves
• Indicated horsepower 200-250hp
Sep 26, 2011
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 Geoff Challinor invites the Mayor of Cheshire East to say a few words3151 viewshe described the museum as the jewel in the crown at the North West end of the CountySep 26, 2011
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 Walter Higgenbotham was invited to start the engine for its 1st run3157 viewsWalter was instrumental, along with Les Cawley, for taking the engine out of the Albion Mill in Hazel Grove some 27 years agoSep 26, 2011
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 Walter Higgenbotham, Mayor of Cheshire East and Mayor of Poynton3421 viewsrelax and discuss the engine after its inaugral runSep 26, 2011
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 platform fitted to allow closer inspection of engine3445 viewsSep 26, 2011
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 Gallery above the engine allows visitors to watch it all unfold below them4186 viewsLargest Steam Engine in Cheshire back in steamSep 26, 2011
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 Geoff Baker double checks everything is ready3448 views1st public running of Largest Steam Engine in CheshireSep 26, 2011
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 crowd gathers in anticipation3901 viewsLargest Steam Engine in Cheshire, 1st public run on Friday 23rd September 2011. First time in over 50 years.Sep 26, 2011
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 Bright work beautifully polished for the occasion4119 viewsSep 26, 2011
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