Collection Database

Object ID 3291
Object Name Allen 6S37C Diesel
Object Date 1948-01-01
Works Number K2/54590/B
Location Hall 4
Category Engine
Acquired 2010-05-08
Status On Display
Description 6 cylinder vertical 4-stroke diesel engine originally driving Allen Double Conqueror pump via gearbox at Welches Dam Pumping Station. 500bhp at 475 rpm
Manufacturer W. H. Allen Sons and Co. Ltd
Manufactured Bedford, England
Condition Running
Core Yes
Accession No IF:2010:30
Collection Id W.H. Allen Heritage
Shortman
Image

During dismantling at Welches Dam, May 2010

During dismantling at Welches Dam, May 2010

During dismantling at Welches Dam, May 2010

During dismantling at Welches Dam, May 2010

During dismantling at Welches Dam, May 2010

During dismantling at Welches Dam, May 2010

During dismantling at Welches Dam, May 2010. Volunteer David Allen with one of the family products.

Fitting cylinder heads

Installation, July 2010

Installed at Welches Dam

Installed at Welches Dam

Installed at Welches Dam