National 25hp gas engine serial no. 176593385 views
Left a bit3376 viewsGeoff Baker helps the crane driver position the flywheel during its unloading
close up of cam shaft3361 views
Geoff welcomes invited crowd before 1st ever public running3357 viewsLargest Steam Engine in Cheshire
Sketch in more detail3353 viewsThe museum makes an ideal venue for photographers, painters and sketchers to practice their skills
Mirrlees, Bickerton & Day 50hp Diesel Engine3349 viewsIt had been situated in the thermodynamics laboratory at the Liverpool John Moores University. It was used to demonstrate simple testing techniques. It suffered a catastrophic failure in 1998 resulting in extensive damage including the cylinder liner and piston/con-rod assembly.
platform fitted to allow closer inspection of engine3333 views
Beam engine running3333 views
A-frame steam engine3307 views
Geoff Baker double checks everything is ready3299 views1st public running of Largest Steam Engine in Cheshire
Close up of the 1bhp engine showing makers plate3291 viewsThis engine is in lovely condition as can be seen in this close up view
view of the flywheel on the Stott mill engine3287 viewsthis engine has been lovingly restored by our volunteers and will be run "in steam" in September 2011