This video is the last run under load of a Crossley Premier 8 cylinder Vis A Vis engine on The 15 April 2010 In 1934 3 Crossley Premier 8 cylinder Vis a Vis engines driving Gwynnes Invincible water pumps where installed for land drainage, at this time it was the worlds largest pump drainage station. In 1951 a 4th engine was installed, the other 3 engines have been replaced with electric motors and a modern Allen diesel engine.The Crossley engine is rated at 1500hp at 215 RPM coupled to a David Brown gearbox reduced down to 93 RPM, the water pumps can displace 1057 Tons of water per minute with a static head of 9 feet. The intention is to remove the engine and gearbox for instalation at the 'Anson Engine Museum' in a running condition.
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Crossley Premier Vis a Vis at St Germans Pumping Station Kings Lynn
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