Stott Steam Engine2759 viewsalthough not new to the museum, we had this engine turning over on electric power on Sunday 10th September for the first time. The restoration project is making fantastic progress. The volunteers have replaced the big end bearings, the air pump condenser has been put into place and they are now working on the difficult job of lining up the rocking beam mechanism. Our plan is to have the engine in steam in 2007, funds and resources willing.
Bedding the big end bearing to the crank2757 viewsRuston VXA
View from the platform2756 viewsthere is a viewing platform behind the 3bhp engine that allows visitors a closer look at the governor and free wheel mechanism
Drawing board as you enter the exhibition area2755 views
5hp Hornsby Akroyd oil engine2751 viewsPhoto: Kim Siddorn
Looking across front of buildings2751 viewsStones being laid in car park for disabled parking spaces
Ruston 6XHRE diesel engine. Serial no. 168812 was built in 1931 and produced 34hp. The engine drove a sawmill at Newark on Trent.2750 views
view of Rattling Monster room towards the stained-glass windows2749 views
Valve assembly lifted out2749 viewsRuston VXA
4T5 close up2737 views
Tim Leverton beside the Dieselmax engine display2736 viewsGroup Engineering Director & JCB Dieselmax Director