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Cockerill Steam Engine (1826) Watt linkage_02

Cockerill Steam engine, built 1826 for the 'Arkelse Dam' pumping station.

The engine is a double acting beam engine of the James Watt design: It features a separate condenser (not shown in this picture), the Watt linkage as well as a crankshaft (not pictured, located at the other end of the beam).

The picture shows an undistored view of the Watt linkage.

 

The engine ist currently on display at the Cruquius Museum, Holland.

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Uploaded on July 17, 2011
Taken on July 10, 2011