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Kew Bridge Steam Museum
back to sights listingThe Kew Bridge Steam Museum is housed in a magnificent 19th Century Pumping Station and offers a collection of steam pumping engines including the largest running single cylinder engines in the world. The museum also has its own narrow gauge railway and is developing a display of the history of water supply. and centres around the station's five world famous Cornish Beam Engines, two of which can be seen, in steam, every weekend.
All the steam engines are powered by REAL steam and can be seen in action every weekend. The 1846 Grand Junction 90 inch engine, described by Charles Dickens as 'a monster', is the world's largest working beam engine. The museum is housed in a magnificent 19th-century waterworks. The outstanding collection of water pumping engines also includes working diesel and water powered machines.
THE WATER FOR LIFE GALLERY
Did you know that little over a hundred years ago, un-wholesome drinking water claimed the lives of thousands of Londoners every year? Our new gallery reveals the fascinating history of London's water supply from Roman toilet spoons to the massive "hi-tech" London ring main. Featuring interactive displays, working models and intriguing artifacts, the gallery will provide a unique experience.
THE WATERWORKS RAILWAY
Many Victorian waterworks had their own railway. At Kew Bridge this is demonstrated by a short line featuring the Bagnall steam locomotive, "Wendy".
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