Corliss Steam Engine - Newport, WA
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N 48° 10.672 W 117° 02.635
11U E 496735 N 5336070
This steam engine and an Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor are on display in Newport, WA. Both are nothing if not BIG. They are at the corner of South Washington Avenue and 4th Street, in front of the visitor centre.
Waymark Code: WMKY4E
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2014
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CORLISS STEAM ENGINE
THE BIG WHEEL
ENGINE DATA
478 Horsepower
22 In. Cylinder - 42 In. Stroke
120 PSI Steam Pressure
63,000 Lbs. in Weight
WHEEL DATA
16 Ft. in Diameter
100 RPM
42 In. Face
20,000 LBS. In Weight
The big wheel was manufactured by Allis Chalmers
in 1909 and moved to Newport by the Fidelity Lumber
Co. It was in continuous service for 55 years, cutting
over 1 billion board feet of lumber.
In 1964 the engine was donated to the Newport JCs
by the Diamond National Corporation to preserve a
part of a passing era. The Newport JCs then moved
and erected the engine at this site.
It was dedicated by Gov. Daniel J. Evans June 14, 1965
and presented to the city of Newport.
From the Accompanying Sign
Type of Machine: Stationary Steam Engine
Year the machine was built: 1909
Year the machine was put on display: 1965
Is there online documentation for this machine: Not listed
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