Object ID | 793 |
Object Name | Allen 8S30 |
Object Date | 1941-03-04 |
Works Number | K2/46406/B |
Location | Hall 7 - 1950s Power Room |
Category | Engine |
Acquired | 2005-05-13 |
Status | On Display |
Description | Straight 8 skid mount genset with Mather & Platt alternator and exciter. Isenthal regulator. 355BHP at 600 rpm. Stroke 300mm, Bore 230mm |
Manufacturer | W. H. Allen Sons and Co. Ltd |
Manufactured | Queens Engineering Works, Bedford, UK |
Condition | Running |
Core | Yes |
Accession No | IF:2005:002 |
Collection Id | W.H. Allen Heritage |
Shortman | |
Image | Damage to the No 3 piston Getting ready to lift onto transport at Malvern In-situ at Malvern. Taken from generator end on the front side Installed in Hall 7, 2009 Lifting No 3 piston Lifting the No 3 cylinder head On the wagon and ready to travel, evening of the 13th June 2005. Power Hall 2 at the museum Unloading at the museum |