Steam Engine [Tangye]

Object detail

Accession number

1964.142

Maker

Tangye

Production period

1900s

Description

Steam Engine - single cylinder vertical, attached plate marked "4 x 4" made for 100 pounds pressure and 320 RPM.
Painted maroon and black. Large wheel on one side and small wheel on other side. Valve at top open/closed by turning small wheel. Pump mechanism inside tapering cylindrical column, open on sides.

Marks

MADE FOR 100 LBS PRESSURE / FOR "x4" / AND 320 REVS, PER MIN, Embossed
TANGYE / BIRMINGHAM Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel

Collection

Engine Collection

Credit Line

Tangye. Circa 1906. Steam Engine [Tangye], 1964.142. 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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