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Willans Three-crank High Speed Steam Engine, 1884

Made:
1884 in England
patentee:
Peter William Willans
Willans 3-cylinder high speed compound engine, no. 369, 1884

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Willans 3-cylinder high speed compound engine, no. 369, 1884
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Willans 3-cylinder high speed compound engine, no. 369, 1884

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1929-376/1
Materials:
steel, brass, wood, horsehair, paint, bronze and complete
Measurements:
overall: 940 x 730 x 420 mm
overall weight:
type:
steam engines and high speed steam engines
credit:
H.M. King George V

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