Crossley gas engine

Made:
circa 1920 in Manchester
maker:
Crossley Brothers Limited
Crossley gas engine Crossley gas engine
Crossley gas engine Crossley gas engine

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Twin cylinder horizontal gas engine, made by Crossley Brothers Ltd, Openshaw, Manchester, c.1920. Type: SE.220, No. 82612/3.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
Y1966.26
Measurements:
Overall: 2800 mm x 3000 mm x 3600 mm,
type:
gas internal-combustion engine
credit:
Gift of North Western Gas Board

Parts

Gas Engine Type GE116

Gas Engine Type GE116

Single-cylinder horizontal gas engine, made by Crossley Brothers Ltd, Openshaw, Manchester, type GE116, No. 108885. Used at Nantwich gas works.

Measurements:
overall: 1290 kg
Materials:
iron
Object Number:
Y1966.26.1
type:
gas engine
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Gas Engine Fly Wheel

Gas Engine Fly Wheel

Cast iron fly wheel for gas engine.

Manufactured by Crossley Brothers Ltd.

Measurements:
overall: 1600 kg
Materials:
iron
Object Number:
Y1966.26.2
type:
fly wheel
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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