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Piston from W. H. Bailey & Co Hot-Air Engine
- maker:
- W. H. Bailey & Co. Ltd and Sir W. H. Bailey & Co. Ltd
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