Collection Database

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