Collection Database

Object ID 2925
Object Name Crossley SE126
Object Date 1915-01-01
Works Number 76625
Location Under restoration in the main courtyard
Category Engine
Acquired 2009-08-01
Status Not On Display
Description Single cylinder 100hp suction gas engine. Originally supplied to Coales Mill in Newport Pagnell.
Manufacturer Crossley Brothers Ltd
Manufactured Openshaw, Manchester
Condition Dismantled
Core Yes
Accession No IF:2009:23
Collection Id Internal Fire Core Collection
Shortman
Image






After clearing the undergrowth at Milton Keynes

As found

As found

As found, ready to dismantle

Bore after removal of the piston.

Coales Mill from the main road

Engine on the ground floor

Loading the flywheel at Milton Keynes

Piston and rod after removal.Required a 20 ton jack to pull out after 30 years at the top of the bore.

Start of dismantling