Bolton Steam Museum - Robey cross compound engine
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Bolton Steam Museum - Robey cross compound engine
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 29 Dec 2022
Seen running at about normal working speed of 120 rpm. Built by Robey of Lincoln in 1935 as a teaching engine for the Manchester College of Technology. The engine was removed in 1947 and stored for 40 years for possible resale. One of the society's members bought it and loaned it in 1987.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.584731
Longitude
-2.454782