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Abbey Pumping Station Four Engine Spectacular!
« on: March 19, 2019, 04:00:15 pm »
In 2014, Abbey Pumping Station in Leicester did a world first of four beam engines running simultaneously, it was quite a feat to pull off.

Here is my own video:



Here is an even better video:



Sadly it hasn't been repeated since then but i'm pleased to report all four engines are still in running order.
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Re: Abbey Pumping Station Four Engine Spectacular!
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2019, 06:21:01 pm »
Pretty amazing video seeing all four beams running simultaneously - it's wonderful that they have been preserved and restored to such a great condition. Thanks for sharing the videos!
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Larry

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Re: Abbey Pumping Station Four Engine Spectacular!
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2019, 01:16:47 am »
You cannot beat the British pumping stations.

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Re: Abbey Pumping Station Four Engine Spectacular!
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2019, 06:22:07 am »
You cannot beat the British pumping stations.

Something similar that might be of interest -https://youtu.be/Qa3luVezzq4
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Larry