Ellenroad Mill Engine - Barring Engine
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Ellenroad Mill Engine - Barring Engine
Image: © Ashley Dace Taken: 4 Mar 2012
This little twin cylinder engine drove the wheel into position for starting. Most large engines had them, Bolton steam museum has a small collection.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.600026
Longitude
-2.099693