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Worsley Mesne winding engine, Cefn Coed Colliery, Crynant [image 1 of 3]

Description

This horizontal steam engine was manufactured in Wigan in 1927. It is the only remaining working steam winder in the south Wales anthracite coalfield and was used to winch cages up and down the pit shaft.

Owner:
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Copyright Details:
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum 2002
Publisher Ref:
GTJ03651
Item uploaded:
11/2/2010
Date originally created:
1900-1999
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