Hamilton Museum
of Steam & Technology
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
6/11/2013
Housed in an impressive 19th century
public works building are two walking beam steam engines. They were
installed as a water pump station for Ontario. Unfortunately, it is
difficult to get an overall photo of the engines as they are installed compactly
in the building. These pumps were beautifully
restored in 1998
and one engine operates with outside power.
Brief Video Overview
(youtube)
Engine Specifications:
Two, Vertical, Double expansion,
walking beam
steam engines
Cylinders:
HP 24" dia, 6' stroke
LP 48" dia, 8' stroke
Speed: 15 rpm
Pressure: 30 psi originally, raised to 70 psi in 1892
Weight 70 tons, 45 feet tall
Operated 1859-1938