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Circa 1880 Rider Engine Co. 6” Bore Alpha Type Stirling Engine Running
« 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).

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Re: Circa 1880 Rider Engine Co. 6” Bore Alpha Type Stirling Engine Running
« Reply #1 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
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Re: Circa 1880 Rider Engine Co. 6” Bore Alpha Type Stirling Engine Running
« Reply #2 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! 🤠
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Re: Circa 1880 Rider Engine Co. 6” Bore Alpha Type Stirling Engine Running
« Reply #3 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!
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Re: Circa 1880 Rider Engine Co. 6” Bore Alpha Type Stirling Engine Running
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2020, 08:00:42 am »
You definitely need to make the trip. There are many treasures in that garage!
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