Crossley Premier at St Germans Pumping Station Kings Lynn

museum admin · 17-04-10, 10:27 AM

The Crossley Premier Vis a Vis at St Germans Pumping Station Kings Lynn ran for the last time this week 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.

If you want to help us save the engine and move it to Cheshire donations can be given via our website, www.enginemuseum.org or if you want to offer your time and expertise please contact enquiry@enginemuseum.org and our Curator will respond to you. Please provide details about your experience in handling/moving large engines. (Obviously because of time constraints and on site regulations not everyone who volunteers may be able to help but there is always the restoration work when back in Cheshire.) Thank You.

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miley_bob · 07-05-10, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by museum admin

The Crossley Premier Vis a Vis at St Germans Pumping Station Kings Lynn ran for the last time this week 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.

If you want to help us save the engine and move it to Cheshire donations can be given via our website, www.enginemuseum.org or if you want to offer your time and expertise please contact enquiry@enginemuseum.org and our Curator will respond to you. Please provide details about your experience in handling/moving large engines. (Obviously because of time constraints and on site regulations not everyone who volunteers may be able to help but there is always the restoration work when back in Cheshire.) Thank You.

Click here for video

The logistics of moving this engine must be mid boggling. How long do you expect it will take to get it installed and up & running at the museum? Out of interest, how much floor space will it take up and how much concrete will need to be poured to house it?

Regards
Mike

museum admin · 09-05-10, 07:44 PM

No final date for getting it installed and running as resources (particularly finance) will dictate.

We found the original foundation specifications and they state 185 cubic yards of concrete but we won't be using that much. :-)

miley_bob · 09-05-10, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by museum admin

No final date for getting it installed and running as resources (particularly finance) will dictate.

We found the original foundation specifications and they state 185 cubic yards of concrete but we won't be using that much. :-)

Surely it will need somewhere near that much to be safe?

listerdiesel · 10-05-10, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by miley_bob

Surely it will need somewhere near that much to be safe?

If the engine is not being run at full power, then a reduced foundation would be OK, certainly 50% or less would be OK for occasional short-term running, and if reinforced with steel, would be fine for the museum's purposes.

185 cubic metres of concrete mix is a LOT of money

It equates to a block of concrete 17.25 ft cube.

Peter

miley_bob · 17-07-10, 09:07 PM

How are you getting on with this engine? I asked at Astle Park about whether we would be able to see it on the evening visit, but was told it had only just been removed, and that it hadn't been transported up to the museum yet.

I cant wait to see it back up and running, It looks like a phenomenal piece of kit.

17-04-10, 10:27 AM	#1
museum admin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Poynton Posts: 36	Crossley Premier at St Germans Pumping Station Kings Lynn The Crossley Premier Vis a Vis at St Germans Pumping Station Kings Lynn ran for the last time this week 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. If you want to help us save the engine and move it to Cheshire donations can be given via our website, www.enginemuseum.org or if you want to offer your time and expertise please contact enquiry@enginemuseum.org and our Curator will respond to you. Please provide details about your experience in handling/moving large engines. (Obviously because of time constraints and on site regulations not everyone who volunteers may be able to help but there is always the restoration work when back in Cheshire.) Thank You. Click here for video

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09-05-10, 07:44 PM	#3
museum admin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Poynton Posts: 36	No final date for getting it installed and running as resources (particularly finance) will dictate. We found the original foundation specifications and they state 185 cubic yards of concrete but we won't be using that much. :-)

17-07-10, 09:07 PM	#6
miley_bob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,431	How are you getting on with this engine? I asked at Astle Park about whether we would be able to see it on the evening visit, but was told it had only just been removed, and that it hadn't been transported up to the museum yet. I cant wait to see it back up and running, It looks like a phenomenal piece of kit.