Piston from W. H. Bailey & Co Hot-Air Engine

Piston from Hot-air engine made by W. H. Bailey & Co. Ltd, Worsley, Salford, 1880.

This piston was removed to allow for the engine to be slowly turned on electric drive for visitor demonstration.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
Y1969.49/1
Materials:
cast iron and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 1650 mm 950 mm,
type:
piston
credit:
Gift of Sir W. H. Bailey & Co. Ltd