Steam Engine [Tangye]

Object detail

Accession number

1966.252

Maker

Tangye

Description

Tangye "Colonial" Steam engine, single-cylinder, horizontal, 5 HP, double-acting, non-reversing. Painted green, red, and black. Horizontal engine with central piston, one wheel on each side (one side is larger). Governor and valves mounted on top near end. Very large flywheel in comparison with engine.

Marks

TANGYES / 'COLONIAL' ENGINE / 6 ½ x 9 Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Engine Collection

Credit Line

Tangye. 1920. Steam Engine [Tangye], 1966.252. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Engine Engine, Steam Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Energy Production T&E Power Producing Equipment

Production place

Birmingham West Midlands England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Industrial Heritage Technology

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