Trencherfield Mill Open Day 19th Feb 2017

In this video we see one of Wigan's finest attractions in the shape of the mill engine within Trencherfield Mill. Situated in the heart of the town near Wigan Pier, this is a much-loved piece of history and a big part in the Cottonopolis story.
The engine itself is of J & E Wood design, being a triple-expansion four-cylinder engine. The engine itself has Corliss valves and can operate up to 68rpm with a 54 rope transmission system.
This particular engine was built in 1907 but was rebuilt and steamed once again thanks to the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund. The engine is no slouch, at full capacity the engine power output is 2,500hp.
The mill building itself is now an apartment block but keeps many of the original features such as the brickwork exterior. The engine-house was kept as it was during the time the mill was being regenerated, this meant that the engine could be kept in place as a visitor attraction and as we see here, can be run on public steaming days.
One thing to note is that a tradition in Wigan now is that on Armistice day and Remembrance Sunday the engine is steamed and the hooter is blown at 11am to mark the start of one or two minutes of silence.
So, sit back, relax and watch the engine work!

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very impressive size of the wheel on the end of the engine what did it used to power