Gentlemen
I will come back to you on this as I have some record of that engine.
Meanwhile take a look at the ends of the crank shaft and cylinder head
areas and look for any stamped numbers.
If you find any then knowledge of their value and location will help
Paul Stephens
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From: mining-history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Pendeen Community Heritage
Sent: 13 February 2007 14:49
Subject: Steam Winding Engine at Geevor Tin Mine
Pendeen Community Heritage
Geevor Tin Mine
Pendeen
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Cornwall
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Dear list
At Geevor there is a steam winding engine which wound Victory Shaft
before the electric winder was installed. It was installed in 1923 and
apparently came from Wheal Vor. It is a twin cylinder horizontal engine.
Tradition has it that this was built by Robeys. However, recent contact
with the Robey Museum in Tavistock has cast some doubt on this: it has
no makers marks or other identification and we have no archive materiel
which sheds light on this.
Any thoughts or information welcomed.
Bill Lakin
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