shildon locomotion museum

Long before there have been machines to work out on and competitive sports to stay moving and before wars were being fought, man didn't think about conditioning as a way of keeping healthy. He simply knew if he didn't hunt, he wouldn't eat if he didn't run, something would hunt him. They were a down economy that focused simply on survival. During the year 1930 there was one engine which as on hype named as 'Ricardo' sleeve valve engine. Mirrlees the period introduced two Mirrleesengines represented this patent type of the valve engine. Well the first kind had bore of around 5.5 inches and developed a stroke of just about 6.5 inches and produced 20BHP each cylinder at rate of 900 r.p.m. the other had 17 inches bore and 21.5 inches stroke, giving 50BHP per cylinder on the rate of 200 r.p.m. A combined interest in wildlife and trains may be covered in this 2 mile walk. From Totnes Railway Station, the sight of steam for doing things, an attractive route makes its path down the River Dart to Dartington. Once at Shinner's Bridge you can enjoy a highly earned rest at the Dartington Cider Press Crafts Centre and Caf. This route is suitable for everyone of any age and skills including wheelchairs.