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Inst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection

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Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: I K Brunel before the hauling chains of the Great Eastern

I K Brunel before the hauling chains of the Great Eastern

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Napier Deltic engine, cross section

Napier Deltic engine, cross section

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Stockport Viaduct

Stockport Viaduct circa 1850. Coloured lithograph issued by Bradshaw and Blacklock, the original publishers of Bradshaws railway guides Date: circa 1850

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Napier-Railton racing car driven at Brooklands

Napier-Railton racing car driven at Brooklands track by John Cobb, 1937 Date: 1937

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: 4. 5 litre Bentley

4. 5 litre Bentley
The 4.5 litre Bentley

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Deltic engine, final gear is being fitted

Deltic engine, final gear is being fitted into a phasing gearing assembly

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Napier Deltic rail traction diesel engine

Napier Deltic rail traction diesel engine

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: George Stephenson (1781-1848)

George Stephenson (1781-1848)

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Cock O the North, LNER locomotive

Cock O the North, LNER locomotive, signed by H N Gresley

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: The Forth Bridge: Fife Pier

The Forth Bridge: Fife Pier. Free cantilever completed and central girder commenced; fixed cantilever not quite completed

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: The Forth Bridge: Queensferry Pier

The Forth Bridge: Queensferry Pier, looking south, Lifting platforms about 190 feet above high-water level

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: RMS Mauretania steamship, a Cunard liner, at sea

RMS Mauretania steamship, a Cunard liner, at sea, 1908 Date: 1908

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Deltic DP1 locomotive

Deltic DP1 locomotive

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Locomotive no 4002 Evening Star 4-6-0

Locomotive no 4002 Evening Star 4-6-0

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Caledonian Railway locomotive number 83

Caledonian Railway locomotive number 83, 1906 Date: 1906

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Joseph Whitworth, IMechE, medal and invitation

Joseph Whitworth, IMechE, medal and invitation
Joseph Whitworth, P IMechE, medal and invitation, 1857 Date: 1857

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: 200-inch observatory at Palomar

200-inch observatory at Palomar, drawn by Russell Porter, 1938. ?The glass giant of Palomar? by David O Woodbury. 1940. pp.304-5 Date: 1938

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Power jets W2 / 700

Power jets W2 / 700
Power jets W2/700

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Napier Deltic 18 2500 bhp diesel engine

Napier Deltic 18 2500 bhp diesel engine on show

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Steam turbine blades - Sir Charles Parsons

Steam turbine blades - Sir Charles Parsons
Steam turbine blades from an early sketch by Sir Charles Parsons, 1897 Date: 1897

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Bridgewater canal boat diagram, by William Sherratt, 1799

Bridgewater canal boat diagram, by William Sherratt, 1799 Date: 1799

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Glasgow District Subway

Glasgow District Subway

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: 10000 LNER locomotive

10000 LNER locomotive

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Telfords suspension bridge across the Menai Straits

Telfords suspension bridge across the Menai Straits
The suspension bridge across the Menai Straits, built by Thomas Telford in 1819-1826. Together with a similar bridge across the Conway River it completed the main route to Ireland via Holyhead

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: The Folding Excelsior

The Folding Excelsior

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Locomotive no 903 Cardean

Locomotive no 903 Cardean

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Foden / Rolls-Royce research vehicle

Foden / Rolls-Royce research vehicle, c.1979 Date: circa 1979

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Engineering for boys by Ellison Hawks

Engineering for boys by Ellison Hawks

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Engineering workshop model

Engineering workshop model, based on the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich workshop c.1893-1910

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Locomotive no 148 Cawdor Castle

Locomotive no 148 Cawdor Castle

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Boulton and Watt steam engine with planetary gear

Boulton and Watt steam engine with planetary gear, 1795 Date: 1795

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: General view of the engine

General view of the engine Date: 1795

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: 1922 Vauxhall

1922 Vauxhall
The 1922 Vauxhall Date: 1922

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: George L Clowser and Swainston Adamson

George L Clowser and Swainston Adamson
l. to r. George L Clowser and Swainston Adamson joint managers; James J Berkley chief engineer Date: 1856

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Napier Heston Racer G-AFOK with Sabre I

Napier Heston Racer G-AFOK with Sabre I Date: 1943

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Flying testbed B2 Canberra WK163

Flying testbed B2 Canberra WK163 fitted with a NSc D1-2 Double Scorpion rechargeable booster rocket Date: 1957

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Locomotive no 386 4-6-0

Locomotive no 386 4-6-0

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Locomotive no 902 Highland Chief

Locomotive no 902 Highland Chief

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Locomotive no 538 0-6-0 tank engine

Locomotive no 538 0-6-0 tank engine

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Locomotive no 1007 4-2-2

Locomotive no 1007 4-2-2 eight foot single express engine

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Jenny Lind and John Grays engine

Jenny Lind and John Grays engine
Jenny Lind and John Grays London and Brighton engine, plans Date: 1846

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: St Enoch Station, Glasgow

St Enoch Station, Glasgow. designed by architect James Miller

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: 8-inch centre screw cutting lathe blueprint

8-inch centre screw cutting lathe blueprint from John Lang & Sons, 1929 1929

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: George Stephensons Hetton colliery locomotive

George Stephensons Hetton colliery locomotive of 1822, photographed in 1903 Date: 1822

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Napier Deltic engine T18-37C

Napier Deltic engine T18-37C, Jim Shortall with one the super pumper units

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Napier Sabre V (series VII) aero engine

Napier Sabre V (series VII) aero engine

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Tazio Nuvolari - D Type Auto-Union

Tazio Nuvolari - D Type Auto-Union
Tazio Nuvolari, probably the finest driver seen in this period, on a D Type Auto-Union with 3-litre, twelve cylinder, 450 hp rear mounted engine

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Acheulian flint hand-axe from Wolvercote, Oxfordshire

Acheulian flint hand-axe from Wolvercote, Oxfordshire

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: IMechE Leeds meeting. Members ticket

IMechE Leeds meeting. Members ticket, 1859 Date: 1859

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Barlow?s patent double-action Jaquard loom

Barlow?s patent double-action Jaquard loom, 1851. Exhib. Cat Date: 1851

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: George Stephensons cottage at Killingworth

George Stephensons cottage at Killingworth, near Newcastle. eng

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Bristol Station, The GWR by J C Bourne

Bristol Station, The GWR by J C Bourne. illust

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Walking by steam, riding by steam, flying by steam

Walking by steam, riding by steam, flying by steam
Shortshanks: Locomotion: Walking by steam, riding by steam, flying by steam. Coloured engraving circa 1830. Date: circa 1830

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Coal-mine in the Midlands

Coal-mine in the Midlands in the 1790s featuring a Newcomen engine adapted for rotary motion motion and used a whimsey for winding up coal. Date: 1790s

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Delage car driven by R J Seaman at the Isle of Man

Delage car driven by R J Seaman at the Isle of Man, 1938 Date: 1938

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Daniel Goochs North Star locomotive for the GWR

Daniel Goochs North Star locomotive for the GWR

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Napier Heston Racer G-AFOK with Sabre I

Napier Heston Racer G-AFOK with Sabre I Date: 1939

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Hawker Tempest V powered by a Sabre IIB NV768

Hawker Tempest V powered by a Sabre IIB NV768, with ducted spinner aircraft propeller

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Model Napier Deltic engine

Model Napier Deltic engine

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Locomotive no 14-? 4-4-0

Locomotive no 14-? 4-4-0

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Cab of the Knight of the Thistle

Cab of the Knight of the Thistle

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Locomotive no 103 La France Glehn compound engine

Locomotive no 103 La France Glehn compound engine

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Ground plan of the engine, boilers

Ground plan of the engine, boilers Date: 1795

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: IMechE Coat of Arms, from the Royal Charter

IMechE Coat of Arms, from the Royal Charter, 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: George Stephenson?s letters

George Stephenson?s letters

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: ?Long Cecil? gun model

?Long Cecil? gun model
?Long Cecil? gun / IMechE model

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: William Maw with family

William Maw with family

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: George Stephenson, seated. painting

George Stephenson, seated. painting

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), Scotch Express

London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), Scotch Express
London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), Scotch express up train passing over the water troughs at Brock, Railway supplement, 1925, p.62a Date: 1925

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: The iron steam vessels Meteor and Prince of Wales

The iron steam vessels Meteor and Prince of Wales, built by Miller, Ravenhill & Co, leaving Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Bonneville Salt Flats at night

Bonneville Salt Flats at night
The scene on the Bonneville Salt Flats at night

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Engineers at Furness Abbey, including Sir Hiram Maxim

Engineers at Furness Abbey, including Sir Hiram Maxim (front 2nd) Date: 1920

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: 1914 Estate Carriage

1914 Estate Carriage, 15 horse power, Hon. Patrick Lindsay Date: 1958

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Passenger engine, side elevation

Passenger engine, side elevation Date: 1846

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Japanese teapot (stolen)

Japanese teapot (stolen)

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Group of workers on Blackfriars Bridge site

Group of workers on Blackfriars Bridge site, c.1863-4. PHO/1/3/14 Date: circa 1864

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Forth bridge during construction, c. 1883

Forth bridge during construction, c. 1883
Forth bridge during construction, c.1883 Date: circa 1883

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison / IMechE

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Boulton and Watt engine, drawing

Boulton and Watt engine, drawing

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Testing of a vacuum by weight

Testing of a vacuum by weight / IMechE

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Tandem tricycle

Tandem tricycle / IMechE

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Carrs patent disintegrator

Carrs patent disintegrator

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Queen Mary leaving Clydebank

Queen Mary leaving Clydebank
The Queen Mary leaving Clydebank on March 24 1936 Date: 1936

Background imageInst. of Mechanical Engineers Photographic Print Collection: Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley



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