High-Speed Inverted Vertical Two-Cylinder Steam Engine Used for Generating Electricity

High-Speed Inverted Vertical Two-Cylinder Steam Engine Used for Generating Electricity

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High-speed inverted vertical two-cylinder steam engine used for generating electricity, made by Alley & McLellan, Glasgow, c.1900. Of the Willans pattern, also called central valve engines.

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
Y2009.49.2
Materials:
iron alloy and Sectioned and motorized for display purposes.
Measurements:
overall: 500 kg
type:
vertical reciprocating steam engine