Collection Database

Object ID 1115357
Object Name Horizontal Duplex Steam Pump
Object Date 1930-01-01
Works Number 37315
Location Unknown
Category Steam Machinery
Acquired 2022-10-17
Status Not on display
Description

Size: 4½" steam cylinders, 2¾" pumping cylinders with 4" stroke
Type: General Service B

This pump predates the Worthington-Simpson alliance at Newark and is plated Worthington Pumping Engine Company London, manufactured in New York USA.

Originally acquired by the North Woolwich Railway museum from West Ham Power Station, when the station closed in the 1960s. Obtained from the museum as surplus to requirements in November 2002.

In August 2017 this pump was partially dismantled, degreased, cleaned, painted, repacked and reassembled.

Manufacturer Worthington Simpson Ltd
Manufactured Newark, England
Condition Good
Core Yes
Accession No IF:2021:153
Collection Id Internal Fire Core Collection
Shortman NULL
Image NULL