History

	Actions	History Event	Entry by	Event Date
		The museum was told of the engine by a visitor to the New Years Day Crankup... more The museum was told of the engine by a visitor to the New Years Day Crankup in 2005. Qinetiq were approached and a site inspection took place. The engine was as installed in 1943 with a Lister/Hamworthy compressor set. It had been test run only since the late 1950s but had not run for 10 years in 2005. The engine turned over freely and was obviously in good condition.	Paul Evans	2005-03-02
		Keith Farley and Paul Evans spent the day on site removing the compressor e... more Keith Farley and Paul Evans spent the day on site removing the compressor engine and stripping pipework from the main engine ready for removal. The original informant, David Dickinson, also arrived and provided assistance. Compressor engine and tanks, pipework and spares were removed from site.	Paul Evans	2005-06-06
		Arrived on-site at 10:00 am. Front section of building had been removed by ... more Arrived on-site at 10:00 am. Front section of building had been removed by on-site contractors exposing the radiator. Radiator was disconnected and the engine jacked up and sideways onto skates. HIAB wagon arrived at 4:00 pm and drew the engine out for loading. Site was clear by 7:00 pm.	Paul Evans	2005-07-18
		Engine arrived at the museum. Unloaded between Halls 1 & 2 it was pushed in... more Engine arrived at the museum. Unloaded between Halls 1 & 2 it was pushed into Hall 2 on skates by the HIAB.Jacks and rollers were used to move it into Hall1. It was then jacked to the height of the step and skated sideways on steel plates until in position. In-situ at 7:30 pm that night.	Paul Evans	2005-07-19
		Number 3 piston removed and found to be unserviceable along with the liner.	Paul Evans	2009-11-03
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