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 Gardner 8HF3029 views30 bhp, Engine No 26965 built in 1926
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 Closer view of the line up3028 viewsthis shows a clearer view of the engines and the connection between the large engine and the winch
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 Geoff works on the large engine3023 viewsTurning the flywheel before running the 3bhp engine
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 Chairman of the IMechE Heritage Committee wows the volunteers with her footwear3022 viewsthey have measuring tapes up the back.

Prof Isobel Pollock - Chairman of IMechE Heritage Committee
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 Arched window into the Gardner Room3014 viewsthis lovely arched window and wall was constructed by Geoff Baker to help partition of the Gardner room
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 Outside the pumping station3008 views1996
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 Here are some of the numbers found but no serial number2997 viewsRuston VXA - any help with year of build, bhp, etc appreciated
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 Patterns used to make the replica2991 viewsThe magnificent replica has been lovingly built by Wayne Timms and Dave Allen (members of the Friends of the Anson Engine Museum). It is of engine number 361 that was originally built in 1871. These are the patterns they used while making it.
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 Trying speed saver bedding compound2990 viewsfor bedding in the bearings.

Ruston VXA
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 View along the engine, mostly reassembled2987 viewsRuston VXA
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 Close up2985 viewsthe museum will be on the 2006 version of the series "What's On" to be screened in August
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 Piston and rod part way through cleaning process2981 viewsRuston VXA
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