Yes, the preserved engine and house at Elsecar, West Yorks. Although the
house is dated 1787, it was apparently erected in 1795. The engine worked
until 1923.
See "The Steam Engine of Thomas Newcomen" by Rolt and Allen, pub. Moorland
1977 for drawing and photos, or visit the real thing.
Regards, Simon.
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From: "Tony Woolrich" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 8:36 PM
Subject: Design of Newcomen engine-houses
> Hi Everyone,
>
> In Angerstein's travel diary recently published by the Science
> Museum is a drawing of a Newcomen engine-house where the beam
> comes through a side wall instead of the gable end. The drawing
> was made in the 1750's in the Wolverhampton area.
>
> My question is, does anyone know of any drawings, photographs or
> surviving engine-houses which have this feature.
>
> Regards
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