Owston Ferry, Pumping Engine.......

[Stilldrillin]

My other forum had  their annual meet, at the Owston Ferry Pumping Station, last Saturday.

Here's a couple of short videos, of the newly rebuilt Diesel engine......

Also, some cams and tappets.......

Unfortunately, the mic does not quite capture the rhythmic bass note.... Which even made me sway to the "music"!   

David D

[John Swift]

Hi Dave ,

good to see the old engine running   

how old is it ?

John

[Stilldrillin]

Hi John.
Seems this engine was installed in 1952.

Have a look here......   http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2309464

Also click on the,  "+Further information" tag.

David D

[John Swift]

Hi David ,

I've had a look at the link , a good picture of the engine and pump

 If thats the first time its needed repair in almost 60years
thats amazing

I would not expect a modern engine built to day to last as long


   John

[PatJ]

Dave-

That is a beautiful engine and a facinating valve gear arrangement.
Thanks for the pictures and videos.
Super!

Pat J