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Mikron Theatre - Beer Street
The end of part one of Beer Street, live at London Canal Museum, 19th June 2011
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Waiting for the ascent
The engine is temporarily placed on the ground floor whilst preparations are made to winch it up the horse ramp.
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Removing the blocks
The blocks on which the engine was temporarily mounted are removed, leaving it resting on its bearers, on the floor.
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Finalising location
Getting the engine adjusted for position in the canal craft exhibition area on the first floor
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Nearly in place
The engine is in position apart from the removal of the blocks on which it stands.
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Reaching the top
The engine is gently winched off the horse ramp at the top. The gate that can be seen is kept closed...
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Ready for the ascent
The engine is placed in what is usually the Activity Zone for children. The metal plates provide strength and spread the load.
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Awaiting Elevation
The engine is seen here ready to be pulled up the ramp by a winch. It is in the Activity Zone for children.
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A mouse's view
A view of the engine from ground level. This is theoretical of course, we don't have mice!
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In the final position
The final display position of the engine, alongside the case of model boats.
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Final position 1
The engine is seen alongside the Edwardian horse ramp that is a feature of the building, with the model boat display case to the right.
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Final position 3
Final position 2
The engine is seen in its final position, resting on timber bearers. These are needed to lift the...
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New Home
Industrial Heritage; The Bolinder engine now in its new home at London Canal Museum. Britain's rich...
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New Home 2
The engine's location in its new home, on the first floor of the museum
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New Home 3
The engine's location in its new home, on the first floor of the museum
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Ready for the lift
The engine is positioned on the ground floor in readiness for lifting by an electric indoor crane onto the base of the horse ramp.
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Just arrived
Is this where I'll be living? The engine is briefly left in the shop area at the entrance to the museum.
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An Engine Arrives
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