Beck Twin Compound Engine, circa 1890

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Steam engine (Engine)

Date Made

circa 1890

Creator Notes

Designed by Robert M. Beck and manufactured by Taylor Manufacturing Company in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Location

at Greenfield Village in Edison Illuminating Company Station A

Object ID

28.307.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Iron (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)

Dimensions

Diameter: 8 in (Bore)
Diameter: 14.75 in (Bore)
Length: 15 in (Stroke)
Height: 69 in
Width: 95 in
Length: 126 in
Horsepower: 150 hp (111.85 kW)

Inscriptions

Cast in Frame Taylor MFG Co. Chambersburg, PA Pat 1888