Collection Database

Object ID 1614
Object Name Allen FOE 2-Stroke Semidiesel
Object Date 1926-01-01
Works Number K1/55901
Location Hall 5 Pump Room
Category Engine
Acquired 2005-08-12
Status On Display
Description Two-stroke vertical hotbulb oil engine originally installed at Conington Fen Pumping Station, Hunts.

Note:The location details were passed by the the donor but a previous owner has commented that this information is not correct. An application will be made to Bedford Archives to obtain the correct details.
Manufacturer W. H. Allen Sons and Co. Ltd
Manufactured Queens Engineering Works, Bedford
Condition Running
Core Yes
Accession No IF:2006:005
Collection Id W.H. Allen Heritage
Shortman
Image

Awaiting installation at the museum

Before first runs in October 2007

Before first runs in October 2007

Before first runs in October 2007

Before first runs in October 2007

Before first runs in October 2007

Leaving Seaton Junction

Loading ready for shipment back to the museum

On the way to the collection point

Ready to leave for the museum from Seaton Junction

Start of installation, Power Hall 2, May 2007

Taken at the 2007 End Of Season Crankup

Taken at the 2007 End Of Season Crankup

Unloading at the museum