Waddon Pumping Station - barring engine
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The photograph on this page of Waddon Pumping Station - barring engine by Chris Allen as part of the Geograph project.
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Waddon Pumping Station - barring engine
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 13 May 1982
Waddon was the last UK site to operate reciprocating steam engines for pumping potable water and closed in 1983. The two engines were horizontal cross compounds driving lift and force pumps. This photograph was taken at low level between the two slide valve chests and shows the diagonal duplex steam barring engine that engages with teeth in the flywheel rim to slowly turn the engine for starting and maintenance.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.358989
Longitude
-0.114592