taken 30 years ago, near to Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Steam engine, Cottingham Pumping Station
One of the three engines installed in 1930 and the only survivor. A large example but short of the biggest in the UK. The yellow device on the left is the motor driving one of the pumps that replaced the steam engine. This site is well hidden and probably not all that visited. Service is public water supply. I am immodestly pleased with the photograph.
The engine was built by Worthington-Simpson Ltd of Newark-on-Trent and is works No. 5048, built in 1930 and retired in 1974. The three cylinders are fitted with drop valves and measure 18", 31" and 50" x 4' stroke. The engine took steam at 200 psi, ran at 24 rpm and developed 350 pump horsepower. The flywheel is 14' 3" diameter. The engine operated three ram type force pumps that were mounted below the engine and operated by rods from its crossheads.
TA0434 : Pumping HouseThis fine building is home to a preserved steam pumping engine. One of three originally installed by Worthington Simpson of Newark in 1930 and stopped in 1974. A large and well preserved beast. Viewing is strictly by application. There was a fine model on display at the Springhead Water Works Museum.