Waddon Pumping Station
Introduction
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Waddon Pumping Station
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 13 May 1982
These were the last reciprocating steam waterworks pumps in the UK and were formally retired in 1983. The station contained a pair of horizontal cross compound engines with slide valve cylinders. The piston tail rods drove well pumps on one side (low pressure) and a double acting force pump on the other side (high pressure). One engine was 1910 by James Simpson & Co and the other 1920 by Worthington-Simpson Ltd. Both survive off site. The building is seen here - Image
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Image Location
Latitude
51.359005
Longitude
-0.115597