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Old 2nd November 2013, 06:01 PM
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Default 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...
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Old 2nd November 2013, 09:06 PM
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Chris, its Lea Bridge pump not lea brook.
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Old 2nd November 2013, 09:25 PM
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Have visited this engine too and would recommend a visit. When I have chance I'll post some photographs.
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Old 2nd November 2013, 10:57 PM
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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.
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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)

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Old 3rd November 2013, 08:07 AM
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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.
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Old 3rd November 2013, 08:48 AM
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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.
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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 ,
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Old 3rd November 2013, 03:55 PM
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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 .
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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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