Oscillating cylinder steam engine

Made:
circa 1850 in Salford

Oscillating cylinder steam engine, c 1950 made by Michael Noton. Bronze base, side and middle frame. 2 side frames have extensions to hold crankshaft overhead. 2 oscillating cylinders, steam inlet and exhaust on centre frame and bearings for cylinders. Iron crank shaft very thin, no fly wheel.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
Y1975.23
type:
model steam engine
credit:
Gift of Mr H G W Household