Anson Engine Museum

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Crankshaft being lowered4277 viewsWhen the engine was installed at the Marine College in Oct 1967.
Photograph courtesy of Maurice Clyde
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First stages of the dismantling4262 viewsTaken at the college last week September, 2006 by Maurice Clyde.
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The next load arrives on a glorious sunny day4258 viewsCrank shaft and water brake - each weighing 17 tons
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Gardner 6LK4255 viewsthis engine was loaned to the museum during the exhibition in 2004. It was the first time this engine has been on view to the public.
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Second lot of parts arrive at museum4249 viewsThese arrived at museum 11 October 2006
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4T5 being lit by blow lamp4239 views
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Visitors assemble at far end of the Gardner Room4227 views
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4196 views'HP', having a bore of 13.75 inches and stroke 21 inches was also developed during this period., made in five to eight cylinders in-line sizes, either normally aspirated or turbocharged.
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Grand Raffle being drawn4179 viewsby Geoff Challinor and Mrs Paul Gardner
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1955 Crossley 16hp diesel engine serial no. 145173. This was an instructional engine used at Chesterfield College of Technology4168 views
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Interpretation boards helped to divide up the area4164 views
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Second lot of parts arrive at museum4132 viewsThese arrived at museum 11 October 2006
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