Stationary steam engine model, twin-cylinder horizontal type which typically powered the Lancashire textile mills in England, part of A.A. Stewart Collection of model engineering, maker unknown, made before 1941

Engine model is mounted on a wooden platform, with governor and feed pump. It is of the type that would have powered the Lancashire textile mills until replaced by electric motor drive.

B638 Stationary steam engine model, twin-cylinder horizontal type, part of A.A. Stewart Collection of model engineering, maker unknown, made before 1941

Twin cylinder engines

Engines with the cylinder(s) arranged horizontally.

Horizontal engines

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POWERHOUSE COLLECTION

Model of a stationary steam engine from the early 20th century

Object No. B638

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