Generating Set with Willans Compound Engine, 1887

Made:
1887 in England
Generating Set with Willans Compound Engine, 1887 Generating Set with Willans Compound Engine, 1887 Central-valve twin tandem-compound high-speed 'Willans' steam
Generating Set with Willans Compound Engine, 1887 Generating Set with Willans Compound Engine, 1887 Central-valve twin tandem-compound high-speed 'Willans' steam

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Central-valve twin tandem-compound high-speed 'Willans' steam
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central-valve twin tandem-compound high-speed 'Willans' steam engine, No. 662 manufactured by Willans and Robinson, with 9.6 kw Siemens dynamo, both mounted on cast-iron bedplate, c. 1888 (governor gear missing)

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1951-558
Materials:
steel, brass, wood, copper and lagging
Measurements:
overall: 1580 x 2390 x 750 mm
overall (estimate): 1670 mm x 860 mm x 2460 mm,
type:
steam engines and generating sets
credit:
Chambers and Fargus Ltd.

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