This other Ruston engine replaced the other VXA that had failed years before3180 views
Roger demonstrates the 4T5 to visitors3177 viewswe use this view on one of our electronic jigsaws
Mayor of Cheshire East makes a short speech of welcome3176 viewsGeoff Challinor in foreground
shows the engine plate and the restoration work3175 views
view of the whole engine3165 viewsand viewing platforms
there wasn't an inch that didn't get photographed3164 views
close up during restoration work3158 viewsshowing top of cylinder
View of the air blast injector needle valve3157 viewsremoved for inspection
Close up of gears from the back of the engine3156 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engine
View of engine on top gantry3149 viewsthe pump is on the floor below
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3131 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 connection3131 viewsRoger and Derek Gardner stand in the Gardner Room admiring their families legacy