Stationary Steam Engine at Hunter Building Products, Nathan Way
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Stationary Steam Engine at Hunter Building Products, Nathan Way
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 22 Apr 1989
This works has apparently been demolished and this approximate position is based on an old post code. These remains are part of a Davey Paxman engine with Lentz valve gear. It was one of only two survivors in the UK but has since been scrapped. Here is a view of it in better days - Image
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