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Ref NoMS 3147/5/339
TitleDowlais Iron Works, 1803
LevelFile
Date1803
DescriptionCrank Engines. (10 items).

339. Dowlais Iron Works (Q). Jul., Sep.-Nov. 1803. 10 items.
56 horse power crank engine, with 36 inch cylinder, 8 foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron beam, cast iron connecting rod.

Coloured original and reverse general view of the engine, plan of the engine and large round boiler showing connection to millwork; reverse plan and sections of the engine house, framing and boiler, drawings of gland, lintel plate for lever wall, cistern; working gear - coloured original front and side views; small sketch plan of the engine house and boiler sent by the firm; coloured plan of the engine house and boiler showing connection to rolls sent by the firm. All the drawings except the last 2 items bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 499. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 116.

For William Taitt & Co. Rolling mill engine, Dowlais Iron Works, Dowlais, Glamorgan.
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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