1bhp Atmospheric Engine3485 viewsAn example of the first style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower
2978 viewsFirst style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower.
Serial No 481 Flywheel 41¼” x 3⅝”
Total height 79¼” Height to shaft 58½”
Gear wheels of 1bhp engine from the back2951 viewsDetailed view of the first style of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 1 horsepower
Close up of the gear wheels on the First Style Crossley Atmospheric3008 viewsDetails of the gears and mechanisms show in this shot
Close up of the 1bhp engine showing makers plate3267 viewsThis engine is in lovely condition as can be seen in this close up view
better view of the winch2966 viewsthe winch that can be seen in the background is the original that was used with this engine. It is in the process of being connected so it can raise a crane jib
Engine with viewing platform in the background2690 viewsTo allow visitors a closer view of the governor and working mechanisms a viewing platform has been built
3bhp Crossley Atmospheric Engine3039 viewsThis engine belonged to W Butler & Co, tar distillers, Silverthorne Lane, St Philips, Bristol BS2. It was used to drive a winch and crane jib for barge unloading.
The original winch can be seen in the background of the picture
Crossley Brothers Atmospheric Engine2842 viewsThis is an example of the largest size built of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 3 horsepower
Built 1877; Flywheel 59¼” x 3⅛”; Total height 104”; Height to shaft 74½”
3bhp engine with one week to go to the Exhibition3534 viewslooking almost bare now that it can be seen connected up to the winch, exhaust pipe and gas pipes in place
Front view of 3bhp showing makers plate2985 viewsIn fantastic condition for its age (built 1877) this view shows the gear detail from the front and the makers plate
Close up of gears from the back of the engine3069 viewsview showing more of the detail of the gears from the back of the engine