view of the whole engine3122 viewsand viewing platforms
Martin who has carried out most of the cleaning and restoration of the Ruston VXA 3121 views
there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed3116 views
Roger demonstrates the 4T5 to visitors3109 viewswe use this view on one of our electronic jigsaws
This other Ruston engine replaced the other VXA that had failed years before3106 views
shows the engine plate and the restoration work3101 views
View of engine on top gantry3099 viewsthe pump is on the floor below
Close up of gears from the back of the engine3093 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engine
close up during restoration work3093 viewsshowing top of cylinder
View of the air blast injector needle valve3080 viewsremoved for inspection
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3065 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 picture
The family connection3065 viewsRoger and Derek Gardner stand in the Gardner Room admiring their families legacy