Poldark Mine - W Sisson test steam engine
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Poldark Mine - W Sisson test steam engine
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 15 Oct 1985
This inverted vertical compound engine was built by W Sisson of Gloucester in 1952 as No. E5566 and supplied to Westminster Technical College. The cylinders are are 5" & 7" x 7.5" and it is rated at 12 horsepower. It was last heard of as for sale at Preston Services near Canterbury following the removal of many of the engines from Poldark.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.13818
Longitude
-5.244985