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......







http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g_fjbYl-wc&feature=player_profilepage


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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9x-VINj4SU&feature=player_profilepage


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