Collection Database

Object ID 3686
Object Name Allen 3S30
Object Date 1930-01-01
Works Number K1/21518
Location Hall 4
Category Engine
Acquired 2012-01-12
Status On Display
Description Originally thought to be supplied as a single engine contract to the East Surrey Water Company, Leatherhead and then later moved to Woldingham Pumping Station.

This was based on the works number K1/24744 from the works plate. However, once restoration started the engine was found to have the works number K1/21518.

Donated by SEAMS in 2012

Manufacturer W. H. Allen Sons and Co. Ltd
Manufactured Bedford, England
Condition Running
Core Yes
Accession No IF:2012:002
Collection Id W.H. Allen Heritage
Shortman
Image

Block on crankcase

Installed in Hall 4

On arrival

On arrival

Rebuild

Rebuild, crank in

Rebuild, lifting a liner assembly

Rebuild, piston and rod in barrel/head with props fitted for lifting

Rebuild, two heads on