Ilford Pumping Station, steam pump
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Ilford Pumping Station, steam pump
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 15 Jul 1981
A 1905 Hathorn, Davey inverted vertical triple expansion steam engine driving well pumps via reduction gearing, pitman and L-bobs, and force pumps from the crossheads. This was scrapped sometime in the period 1982-1984. This system of L-bobs may be seen at Mill Meece Pumping Station.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.557387
Longitude
0.065706