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of Blackburn
1891 Directory: Listed. More details
Power was provided by an 1890 350 HP engine by Ashton, Frost and Co. Cylinders 16" and 30" bore, 3 ft stroke. Gear drive from 14 ft diameter flywheel. A series of photographs of the engine may be seen here. [1]. Example here.
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