Collection Database

Object ID	1751
Object Name	Ruston 6VE
Object Date	1930-06-30
Works Number	145430
Location	Installed in Hall 1
Category	Engine
Acquired	2007-09-19
Status	On Display
Description	6 cylinder four stroke diesel engine driving English Electric direct coupled generator. Originally supplied to the BBC as part of four sets for the Moorside Edge Transmitting Station near Huddersfield. Develops 300hp at 330rpm.
Manufacturer	Ruston & Hornsby Ltd
Manufactured	Lincoln, England
Condition	Running
Core	Yes
Accession No	IF:2007:6
Collection Id	Internal Fire Core Collection
Shortman
Image	6 Cylinder heads ready for installation All piston in and heads on, March 8th 2008 BBC image BBC image BBC image BBC image BBC image of Moorside Edge engine room BBC image, Moorside Edge Transmitting Station BBC postcard of the engine room Boring the new No 5 big end Both cylinder blocks in the museum workshop, January 2007 Crankcase levelled and crankshaft in, Feb 2007 Crankcase mocked up for the EOS 2007 event Crankshaft being lowered in, Feb 2007 Cylinder blocks on, March 2008 Cylinders 1-3 cleaned and ready, January 2007 During painting 2011 During painting 2011 First load arriving at the museum First load arriving at the museum First stage complete, March 13th Flywheel and stub assembled ready to lift in, Feb 2007 Flywheel and stub bolted up, Feb 2007 Lowering in the piston and rod on number 4. Lowering on the first cylinder block Number 4 big end assembly Pit dug and frame in, Feb 2007 Showing the piston ring guide as the piston is lowered in. The engine room at Moorside Edge