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... |
Chris, its Lea Bridge pump not lea brook.
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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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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) Ian |
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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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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