MODEL single cylinder engine
T1985.363
Model of single-cylinder vertical steam engine painted green and red. The engine can be run at quite high speeds, 1000-1500 rpm and is suitable for marine or stationary work. A direct-acting vertical engine with crankshaft over the cylinder was patented by Phineas Crowther of Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1800 and became the standard type of winding engine in that coal field. Refs: R J Law 'THE STEAM ENGINE' p.17 K N HARRIS 'MODEL STATIONARY AND MARINE STEAM ENGINES' p.25-27.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1985.363 |
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| Accession Date: | 9 Dec 1985 |
Material
| Metal | Metal. |
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Measurement
| length | 170mm |
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| width | 180mm |
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| height | 300mm |
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