Boiler Collection (page 4)

How a railway train is propelled -- two diagrams of a locomotive engine, showing firebox, boiler, smoke box, steam chamber, cylinder and piston, safety valves, steam whistle and feed pipe. Date: 1841

Advert, John Marshall & Co, Motherwell, Scotland
Advert for John Marshall & Co, Clyde Boiler Works, Motherwell, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Ewing & Lawson, Boiler Makers, Glasgow
Advert for Ewing & Lawson, Boiler Makers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Train over Houston and Texas Central (b / w photo)
DHS212265 Train over Houston and Texas Central (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Soapmaker cutting hardened soap with a copper
Soap boiler making soap in a factory. A man stirs a vat of boiling fat and ley, while another cuts the hardened soap with a copper wire in wooden frames

During the rigors of winter, free distribution of heat at public expense, in Milan (colour litho)
2815081 During the rigors of winter, free distribution of heat at public expense, in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Adverts, Lees, Anderson & Co, Lawson & Co, Scotland
Adverts for Lees, Anderson & Co, Engineers, Boilermakers and Shipbuilders, Govan, and Lawson & Co, building contractors, merchants, etc, Park Saw Mills, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Adverts, Blacklock & Macarthur, Ewing & Lawson, Glasgow
Adverts for Blacklock & Macarthur, manufacturers of paints, oils, varnishes, etc, Glasgow, and Ewing & Lawson, Crownpoint Boiler Works, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Adverts, John Marshall & Co, The Eclipse Tool Mfg Co
Adverts for John Marshall & Co, Clyde Boiler Works, Motherwell, and The Eclipse Tool Manufacturing Co, Linwood, near Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Stokehole of the Atlantic Liner 1903
Stokers in the boiler room on board a atlantic liner. Date: 1903

Cartoon, Sanitary and insanitary matters
Larger figure representing the industries surrounding the River Thames like the soup boiling factory where bones were used and the knackers yard where injured animals were taken to be slaughtered

The War in the Soudan, Battle of El Teb, 29 February (litho)
1622452 The War in the Soudan, Battle of El Teb, 29 February (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan, Battle of El Teb, 29 February)

Improved cast-iron portable copper
Mounted on wheels, a man pouring water into a cast-iron portable boiler. Date: late 19th century

The Nile Expedition, Preparing for the Advance at Wady Halfa (litho)
1051006 The Nile Expedition, Preparing for the Advance at Wady Halfa (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition)

Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them (engraving)
1046912 Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ten Little Torpedo Boats and what became of them)

The Explosion of an Engine-Boiler at Westerfield, near Ipswich (b / w photo)
1600214 The Explosion of an Engine-Boiler at Westerfield, near Ipswich (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perspective view of all the machinery of a Bleach Mill, Plate IX of
2836279 Perspective view of all the machinery of a Bleach Mill, Plate IX of The Linen Manufactory of Ireland, 1791 (coloured engraving) by Hincks

The Smallest Steam-Engine in the World (engraving)
3627827 The Smallest Steam-Engine in the World (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smallest Steam-Engine in the World)

In the boiler room, feeding the fires with Bagazo (engraving)
3638917 In the boiler room, feeding the fires with Bagazo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the boiler room, feeding the fires with Bagazo)

Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709909 Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

The Quarrymen of Grisante, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners
3258437 The Quarrymen of Grisante, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners, Customs and Amusements of the different States of Italy, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Lerberghi, P

Cosmic Oven, from La Theotechnie Ergocosmique by Annibal Barlet (1653
XJF349796 Cosmic Oven, from La Theotechnie Ergocosmique by Annibal Barlet (1653) illustrated in a history of magic published late 19th century (litho) by French School

The stoking room of the RMS Aquitania (b / w photo)
STC255816 The stoking room of the RMS Aquitania (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launched in 1913)

Extinction of "The Burning Waste of Clackmannan"(engraving)
1625662 Extinction of " The Burning Waste of Clackmannan" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ushers Steam-Plough (engraving)
1607451 Ushers Steam-Plough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ushers Steam-Plough. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 May 1852)

Advert for Croggon & Co. Iron and zinc merchants (engraving)
609377 Advert for Croggon & Co. Iron and zinc merchants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Croggon & Co)

Agricultural implements (litho)
6013478 Agricultural implements (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agricultural implements)

Watts engine (litho)
6004810 Watts engine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watts engine. Illustration for General Knowledge Course (Odhams, c 1945).); © Look and Learn

Ricketts Steam Carriage, 1859 (b / w photo)
5998005 Ricketts Steam Carriage, 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ricketts Steam Carriage, 1859)

Electric Power Station, 1923 (screen print)
2622121 Electric Power Station, 1923 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage Illustration of the Gould Street Gas)

Steam generators: combustion of oil in a boiler. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4140259 Steam generators: combustion of oil in a boiler. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam generators)

The Washerwoman, 1911 (gouache on paper)
3959984 The Washerwoman, 1911 (gouache on paper) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 100 x 105.9 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Russian, out of copyright

A Steam Man (engraving)
3627738 A Steam Man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Steam Man. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

An avalanche of iron (colour litho)
2783862 An avalanche of iron (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An iron avalanche)

Building an Engine (colour litho)
2794168 Building an Engine (colour litho) by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building an Engine)

Stationary Engine (engraving)
2802020 Stationary Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stationary Engine)

Singular boiler explosion at Tempsford House, Brompton (engraving)
610348 Singular boiler explosion at Tempsford House, Brompton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singular boiler explosion at Tempsford House)

J W Simpson and Maxwell Ayrton, Architects (litho)
3652286 J W Simpson and Maxwell Ayrton, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J W Simpson and Maxwell Ayrton, Architects)

Diagram of Range (engraving)
969939 Diagram of Range (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diagram of Range. Illustration for The Book of the Home edited by C E Humphry (Gresham, 1910)

Coffee-infusing Machine, Counter Hotplate, Oval Water-boiler (photo)
5993395 Coffee-infusing Machine, Counter Hotplate, Oval Water-boiler (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coffee-infusing Machine, Counter Hotplate)

Constructing the Simplon Tunnel, a Team of Oxen bringing up a Boiler (litho)
1598693 Constructing the Simplon Tunnel, a Team of Oxen bringing up a Boiler (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constructing the Simplon Tunnel)

Effects of the Late Boiler Explosion, at Blackburn, the Boiler blown into the Building opposite the Factory (engraving)
1097401 Effects of the Late Boiler Explosion, at Blackburn, the Boiler blown into the Building opposite the Factory (engraving) by English School

Steam generators: aquatubular boiler. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4140271 Steam generators: aquatubular boiler. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam generators: aquatubular boiler)

Steam generators: boiler battery. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection
XEE4140267 Steam generators: boiler battery. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam generators: boiler battery)

Steam generators: explosion of a boiler caused by the calefaction
XEE4140250 Steam generators: explosion of a boiler caused by the calefaction. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Steam generators: mechanical grid allowing automatic loading of a boiler
XEE4140239 Steam generators: mechanical grid allowing automatic loading of a boiler. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

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"From locomotives to fire engines: The versatile boiler through the ages" Flying Scotsman - LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco: Witness the power of the boiler that propelled the iconic Flying Scotsman, a symbol of British engineering excellence. Loss of HMS Courageous by G. H. Davis: Reflecting on tragedy, the boiler played a crucial role in naval vessels like HMS Courageous, reminding us of its significance in maritime history. L. N. E. R. Locomotive: Step into the golden age of steam as we explore how locomotives relied on robust boilers to transport passengers and goods across vast distances. AV Boiler Shop, c1920s: Journey back in time to witness skilled craftsmen shaping and assembling boilers at the AV Boiler Shop during an era defined by industrial progress. Edward Pease Loco 1856: Discover how early locomotives like Edward Pease showcased pioneering designs that revolutionized transportation with their innovative use of boilers. V shop, c1930: Explore a bustling workshop where dedicated workers meticulously crafted boilers for various industries, ensuring reliable sources of power for countless applications. AE Erecting Shop, c1927: Marvel at the intricate process involved in erecting massive boilers within this historic shop – a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. Sutherland Fire Engine: Uncover how fire engines harnessed steam power through specialized boilers, exemplifying their vital role in safeguarding communities from devastating fires. Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage: Delve into an extraordinary invention ahead of its time – Hensons' aerial steam carriage – highlighting yet another unique application for these versatile devices. Workers riveting a locomotive boiler in V Boiler Shop c1942 : Pay homage to hardworking individuals who tirelessly assembled and maintained locomotive boilers during times of war when transportation was paramount. Early Washing Machine.