Small pumping engine, front and side elevations

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Small pumping engine, front and side elevations

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1852 Bridgewater Foundry Gaskell Nasmyth Pumping

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print depicts a Small Pumping Engine, with both front and side elevations, showcasing the intricate details of its design. The engine, a marvel of the Industrial Revolution, was produced in a foundry around 1852. The Small Pumping Engine was an essential component of the transportation infrastructure of the time, designed to lift water from deep wells or reservoirs to supply steam-powered locomotives and other industrial applications. The engine's front elevation reveals the flywheel, crankshaft, and cylinder, all encased in iron casing. The piston, with its connecting rod, can be seen moving up and down inside the cylinder, transferring linear motion to rotational motion via the crankshaft and flywheel. The side elevation provides a clear view of the engine's piston rod, connecting rod, and crosshead. The steam chest and valve gear are also visible, controlling the flow of steam into the cylinder and exhausting it back into the atmosphere. This Small Pumping Engine was designed by Henry Maudslay and Sir George and James Nasmyth, with improvements made by James Gaskell. The engine was an adaptation of the Newcomen atmospheric engine, which used a vacuum to lift the piston. The Small Pumping Engine, however, utilized steam pressure to push the piston, making it more efficient and versatile. The Bridgewater Transport Company, a precursor to the modern railway system, employed these engines extensively to transport coal from mines to the canal system and later to the railway network. The Small Pumping Engine played a crucial role in the transportation revolution, enabling the efficient movement of goods and people across vast distances. This print is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the Industrial Revolution and the pioneers who shaped the world we live in today.

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