James Shires Ltd, George Street Mills, Milnsbridge - The engineer's pet
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James Shires Ltd, George Street Mills, Milnsbridge - The engineer's pet
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 24 Mar 1990
This was a working textile mill in Milnsbridge with three stationary steam engines driving alternators as part of a combined heat and power system. This was lying in the yard and had recently been acquired by the chief engineer for himself. It is a Ruston single cylinder diesel used as a college test engine. The far flywheel is actually a brake wheel for measuring brake horsepower. This works was a fascinating example of how to operate a sensible steam plant but has now all been swept away.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.640115
Longitude
-1.823453