| Description | Crank Engines. (9 items).
353. Henry Houldsworth & Co., Glasgow (TT). Apr., Jun., Aug. 1804, Feb. 1806. 9 items.
45 horse power double-acting crank engine, with 33 1/3 inch cylinder, 7 foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron beam, cast iron connecting rod.
Reverse plan and sections of engine house and boilers; notes for the engine by William Creighton dated 28 Apr. 1804; printed list of the materials dated 14 Jun. 1804; sketch section of the boiler and plan of the engine house foundation, section of the premises showing floors, boilers, shafts etc. marked "Copied from Mr. Houldsworth's sketches Aug. 1804"; beam and parallel motion [for pumps?]. Only the drawings of the engine house bear letter codes.
Also side view and plan of the engine, cross-section of the engine house and boilers dated 3 Feb. 1806.
Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 518. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 74.
For Henry Houldsworth & Co. Cotton mill, Glasgow. |