Steam engine, Diamond Ropeworks, Royton
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Steam engine, Diamond Ropeworks, Royton
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 17 Mar 1990
Scott & Hodgson of Guide Bridge built this 250 horsepower inverted vertical compound in 1912. It is now preserved at the Bolton Steam Museum. Should be in steam at major bank holidays.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.569458
Longitude
-2.10868