The Watt Inverted Vertical Compound

18", 30" x 4' 0"  Piston Valves  SER888

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This was one of three engines supplied to The West Dock Sewage Pumping Station, Hull in 1883 by James Watt & Co of Birmingham. Each cylinder drove a bucket pump from the crosshead.The engines worked until 1957 when they were replaced by electric pumps.

    

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