Single-cylinder vertical engine, made by John Chadwick Single-cylinder vertical engine, made by John Chadwick

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Single-cylinder vertical engine, made by John Chadwick
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Single-cylinder vertical engine, made by John Chadwick
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Single-cylinder vertical engine, made by John Chadwick, Manchester, 1860. Slide valve, speed 50 rpm, power output 5 horsepower.

Small engines like this were used in many industries where space was limited. The vertical cylinder arrangement allows a powerful engine to be fitted into a small area.

The engine passed through several owners during its working life. Donated by Circulume in 1962, who had only recently occupied the Victoria Works this engine was removed from. Prior to this, Victoria Works was occupied by John Martin & Sons, who had only recently bought out the previous owners, Howarth and Co. Both Martins and Howarths were textile engravers. Prior to this, it is thought that the engine was installed at the Heaton Mills Bleaching Company owned by Lord Frederick Cawley, making it likely that this engine’s earlier use was also in the textile finishing industry.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Collection:
Lancashire Coal Mining Collection
Object Number:
Y2002.19.750
Materials:
cast iron and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 2600 mm x 1500 mm x 1800 mm, 1500 mm,
type:
steam engine
credit:
Gift of Salford Museum and Art Gallery