Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome3152 viewsGeoff Challinor in foreground
This other Ruston engine replaced the other VXA that had failed years before3144 views
view of the whole engine3144 viewsand viewing platforms
shows the engine plate and the restoration work3140 views
there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed3140 views
Roger demonstrates the 4T5 to visitors3139 viewswe use this view on one of our electronic jigsaws
Close up of gears from the back of the engine3128 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engine
close up during restoration work3125 viewsshowing top of cylinder
View of engine on top gantry3122 viewsthe pump is on the floor below
View of the air blast injector needle valve3117 viewsremoved for inspection
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3102 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 connection3089 viewsRoger and Derek Gardner stand in the Gardner Room admiring their families legacy