1991

SK5806 : Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester - beam engines

taken 34 years ago, near to Leicester, England

Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester - beam engines
Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester - beam engines
Two of the four beam engines in this former sewage pumping station that is now a museum of technology. The one on the left was being restored to an operable condition and the sharp eyed might notice that the nut is missing from the yoke at the bottom of the pump rods. This was to allow work on the seized pump unit. The nut on the right is clearly visible. In the bay beyond the two flywheels is the common air vessel on the pumping main. There is a small device attached to this that is the Wipperman and Lewis charging pump.

The access to this site is now more limited and access to the upper floors is as part of pre-booked parties on steaming days. This view is from the packing platform between these two engines.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Former: Pumping Station Place: Leicester Primary Subject: Machinery other tags: Beam Engines Museum Stationary Steam Engine Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SK5806, 357 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Chris Allen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 23 February, 1991   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 7 March, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 5890 0673 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:39.3064N 1:7.8430W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SK 5890 0673
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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