Wortley Top Forge - steam generator set
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Wortley Top Forge - steam generator set
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 12 May 2017
This is an inverted vertical compound (enclosed) high-speed steam engine coupled to a dynamo.. The engine was built by Browett, Lindley & Co Ltd, Patricroft in 1915 and was used at Heath House Mill, Golcar.
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Image Location
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53.494628
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-1.558164