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1882 2nd November 2013 06:01 PM

Lea Brook Pumping Station
 
By chance today when I went to Cromford boiler works to retrieve my Land Rover, I noticed smoke coming from the chimney of the Lea Brook.

I have driven past this engine many times and was really chuffed today when I noticed it was working.

For those interested this is well worth a visit, admission is free and the engine is just incredible to watch.

Its in steam tomorrow so if you get chance go...

windmiller78 2nd November 2013 09:06 PM

Chris, its Lea Bridge pump not lea brook.

Pedlers mate 2nd November 2013 09:25 PM

Have visited this engine too and would recommend a visit. When I have chance I'll post some photographs.

windmiller78 2nd November 2013 10:57 PM

its the oldest Cornish type engine still in its original position... 183? tops up the cromford canal from a tunnel under the derwent between cromford, lea and Holloway and whatstandwell.

ianmorris1960 3rd November 2013 12:00 AM

A small group of miniatures including me were also out at cromford wharf, a short distance north from the pumping station.

depending on the weather we will be there tomorrow (sunday 3rd)

Ian

Brian Hutchings 3rd November 2013 08:07 AM

The engine is well worth a visit and the walk from Cromford Wharf to the pumping station is very relaxing, especially if it's a nice day.

1882 3rd November 2013 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windmiller78 (Post 277988)
its the oldest Cornish type engine still in its original position... 183? tops up the cromford canal from a tunnel under the derwent between cromford, lea and Holloway and whatstandwell.

1849 If the brass plate on the engine is to be believed.

Ruston 3rd November 2013 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1882 (Post 277964)
By chance today when I went to Cromford b. ler works to retrieve my Land Rover, I noticed smoke coming from the chimney of the Lea Brook.

I have driven past this engine many times and was really chuffed today when I noticed it was working.

For those interested this is well worth a visit, admission is free and the engine is just incredible to watch.

Its in steam tomorrow so if you get chance go...

Its not Brook or Bridge its Leawood , the engine was built in 1849 byGraham and Co Milton Iron Works , Elsecar , and there is a beam engine on that site too , both engines can be found on web sites , and don't forget there is a twin beam engine at Middleton Top ,

Ruston 3rd November 2013 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windmiller78 (Post 277988)
its the oldest Cornish type engine still in its original position... 183? tops up the cromford canal from a tunnel under the derwent between cromford, lea and Holloway and whatstandwell.

Don't know about the oldest but the one at Else car was built in 1795 and that's on its on the original site , and is of the Newcoman type . But its not steamable .

Timothy Hackworth Jr 3rd November 2013 04:05 PM

Crofton has an 1812 Boulton & Watt Cornish engine - the oldest working beam engine in the world still in its original engine house and capable of actually doing the job for which it was installed


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