Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


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The Brotherhood engine can be lit up under the lean to 1508 viewsthis allows us to continue working when the light gets bad at this time of year
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Brotherhood engine with Ian's expertly bent new injector pipes1509 views
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Side plates removed showing the links to the sleeve valves1445 viewsBrotherhood engine
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Looking along the Brotherhood engine1440 viewsLooking very smart, everything ready for first run attempt.
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Brotherhood lit up under the lean to1442 views19 November 2010, everyone preparing for the first run
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Look at the smoke cloud!!1611 viewsthis is the first run after over 20 years and the temperature is about 3 degrees - not kind for a first run but they couldn't wait to have a go
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Looks like something from the Twilight Zone1566 viewsDon watches over the Brotherhood as it first bursts into life
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Yes the Brotherhood engine is still under there somewhere1469 views
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Having difficulty reading the oil pressure gauge1466 viewsit was reading 30psi when we did manage to peer through the smoke


Yes you are right - just to add to the confusion this picture is on its side
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Ian checks for any problems on the Brotherhood1541 viewsafter the initial run we removed the side covers and checked the bearing temperatures, everything was okay
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Tony Green receives MBE2061 viewsCongratulations Tony - For voluntary service to Industrial Heritage in the Staffordshire Potteries.

We are very proud to have you as a Life Member of our Friends.
 
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