A James Watt Pumping engine in Crossness Sewage Works.
Showing IP and LP Cylinders
Installed 1865 as a single cylinder.
Converted to Triple Expansion in 1899.
Stats. - Overall 70ft long, 45 ft high 16 ft wide
Beam 47 tons, Length 42 ft.
Flywheel 52 tons Diam. 28 ft.
Pump stroke 3ft 4.5in Diam. 9 ft.
Delivery 6.125 tons per minute
Steam Cylinders HP 19" x 6' 10 1/2"
IP 32" x 6' 10 1/2"
LP 44" x 9'
One of FOUR !
Sadly the other three in need of restoration....
