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Title: Re: Circa 1880 Rider Engine Co. 6” Bore Alpha Type Stirling Engine Running
Post by: txlabman on January 24, 2020, 08:00:42 am

You definitely need to make the trip. There are many treasures in that garage!

Title: Re: Circa 1880 Rider Engine Co. 6” Bore Alpha Type Stirling Engine Running
Post by: crazydoug on January 24, 2020, 07:50:44 am

Charlie,
I bet i know where that video was taken. I'm going to have to make a visit there someday. There are some other fantastic engines in the background as well!
crazydoug

Title: Re: Circa 1880 Rider Engine Co. 6” Bore Alpha Type Stirling Engine Running
Post by: txlabman on January 24, 2020, 06:02:21 am

Quote from: Nick on January 23, 2020, 09:56:47 pm

I need one like that right in the center of the living room  8)  Much better than watching the tv :D

It ways one ton. 🤠. It would definitely be a conversation piece! 🤠

Title: Re: Circa 1880 Rider Engine Co. 6” Bore Alpha Type Stirling Engine Running
Post by: Nick on January 23, 2020, 09:56:47 pm

I need one like that right in the center of the living room  8)  Much better than watching the tv :D

Title: Circa 1880 Rider Engine Co. 6” Bore Alpha Type Stirling Engine Running
Post by: txlabman on January 23, 2020, 09:44:48 pm

This is a recently restored 6” Bore Rider Engine Co. Alpha Type Stirling Engine (not mine) which I had the privilege to see running with Danny on our Road Trip.

The Rider-Ericsson Co. was a later successor company after 1885.

The engine was used to pump water and produced approximately one horsepower (on a good day).

https://youtu.be/Ki4TA7XFiHw