Discovery Museum, Newcastle - historic beam engine
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Discovery Museum, Newcastle - historic beam engine
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 5 Jul 1995
This double beam blowing engine was built in 1870 by John Penn & Son of Greenwich and was used to provide air for the organ at the Royal Albert Hall. The two steam cylinders are 7" bore by 2' stroke. The piston rods are guided by guide bars at the steam cylinder end but there is parallel motion for the two air tubs. The flywheel acts to provide momentum and the connecting rods are connected between the centre pivot and the steam cylinders. In 1921 it was donated to the Science Museum at South Kensington and was seen on loan to the Discovery Museum. It is now back in store at the Science Museum's Wroughton store. This is a unique engine by a rare builder and was used for a rather iconic purpose; it is a shame that it is no longer on public display.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.969053
Longitude
-1.624928