Object ID | 1115154 |
Object Name | Ruston 11H Horizontal Diesel |
Object Date | 1923-03-23 |
Works Number | 115967 |
Location | Moved to new rear storage area |
Category | Engine |
Acquired | 2022-02-02 |
Status | Not on display |
Description | Ruston single cylinder horizontal four-stroke diesel engine size 11H. Originally installed at Taplow Repeater Station near Maidenhead and one of a batch built to a GPO order. Driving two G.E.C. generators in tandem by means of a shaft extended from the flywheel. At 210rpm one generator produces 22/30 KW at 22/30 volts, 1,000 amps with the other (No. 84850) 11 KW at 150/220 volts. |
Manufacturer | Ruston & Hornsby Ltd |
Manufactured | Lincoln, England |
Condition | Fair |
Core | Yes |
Accession No | IF:2022:12 |
Collection Id | Internal Fire Core Collection |
Shortman | Ruston |
Image | Loaded for move to museum Loaded ready to move to museum |