Piston Collection

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

George Stephensons Rocket - the pre-1923 replica. George Stephensons Rocket Locomotive was built in 1829. Built for the Rainhill Trials held by the Liverpool & Manchester Railway

Kaman HH-43F Huskie 62-4450 (msn 176), fire-fighting and rescue helicopter. Delivered as a Kaman HH-43B Huskie 62-4450 was converted to an HH-43F by replacing the original piston engine with a

Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 Piston-Engine Date: 1942

Maintenance worker greasing pivots and slides
A Railway engineer, wearing no discernible protective clothing, greasing the pivots and slides with a grease gun. Photograph by Heinz Zinram. 1950s

Hawker Fury LA610 of 1945 was powered by a Napier Sabre VI
Hawker Fury, LA610, of 1945 was powered by a Napier Sabre VII which probably made it the fastest piston-powered Hawker aircraft. Date: 1945

Hawker Hector with Napier Dagger III engine
A detail of a Hawker Hector focussing on the Napier Dagger III H-24 air-cooled piston Engine. Developing 805hp the Dagger was the next step for D

Otis elevator engine, 1932 C016 / 8998
Otis elevator engine. Interior detail of an engine hoist for a steam elevator. This Otis engine was photographed at 39 Bond Street, New York City, USA

Replica of George Stephensons Rocket Locomotive
George Stephensons Rocket Locomotive, built in 1829. Built for the Rainhill Trials held by the Liverpool & Manchester Railway

The International Exhibition: blowing-engine in the Belgian Department... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: blowing-engine in the Belgian Department of the Western Annexe, 1862. Machine for...reducing iron ore to pig metal...As iron-furnaces have increased in size and number

Rolls-Royce Eagle Viii / 8 V-12 Piston Aero-Engine

Rolls-Royce Falcon 3 / III V-12 Piston Aero-Engine Off-A?
Rolls-Royce Falcon 3 / III V-12 Piston Aero-Engine Off-Aircraft

Piston (engraving)
2807184 Piston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piston. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Farnborough wind tunnel with Bristol Bulldog
The Royal aircraft establishment wind tunnel at Farnborough, with Bristol Type 124 Bulldog TM K3183 mounted on the balance

Currie Jet Wot G-APWT, the second Currie Wot, first flown on 20 October 1959, fitted with a 70hp Rover TP.60/1 turboprop engine in November 1960

Steam Engine Designed by James Watt (1736-1819), by Bonnafoux (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF134167 Steam Engine Designed by James Watt (1736-1819), by Bonnafoux (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Capitol and Labor, 1881 (oil on canvas)
NYH188134 Capitol and Labor, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 31.8x38.7 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Newcomens engine (litho)
6004802 Newcomens engine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcomens engine. Illustration for General Knowledge Course (Odhams)

James Watt, Scottish engineer, at work on the steam engine. Date: circa 1760s

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

Prevention of Railway Collisions, New Atmospheric Spring (engraving)
1594112 Prevention of Railway Collisions, New Atmospheric Spring (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prevention of Railway Collisions)

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

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

Samudas Atmospheric Railway (engraving)
1101485 Samudas Atmospheric Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samudas Atmospheric Railway)

The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO191292 The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Atmospheric Steam Engine (colour engraving)
XCF285126 Atmospheric Steam Engine (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729); ); English, out of copyright

The Night Express, c. 1860 (colour litho)
PNP246912 The Night Express, c.1860 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Piston and Barrel of Deleuils Air-pump (engraving)
5211390 Piston and Barrel of Deleuils Air-pump (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piston and Barrel of Deleuils Air-pump)

Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway (engraving)
1101442 Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway)

King George Vs Silver Jubilee was an irresistible marketing opportunity for the railways. While the LNER launched the glamourous Silver Jubilee streamlined express

Westland WS. 55 Series 3 G-APDY
Westland WS.55 Series 3 G-APDY (msn WA/241), at the September 1962 SBAC Farnborough Air-Show. Built as the WS-55 Series 2 demonstrator

Bristol Hercules, 14-cylinder, sleeve-valve radial piston engine. Date: 1940s

Convair 580 N331G (msn 202) Capitalist Tool of Forbes Magazine at London Heathrow Airport. built as a Convair CV-340-79-, powered by Pratt & Whitney R-2800 piston engines

Curtiss XF15C-1 01215 A large mixed-power naval fighter powered by a piston engine and a turbojet engine. 01215, the sole survivor of the three prototypes built

Blackburn YA. 7 WB781
Blackburn YA.7 WB781 (msn 5615), on the Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough fire dump (struck off charge on 18 May 1955)

de Havilland Gipsy Six. Six cylinder air-cooled inverted in-line piston Engine, developing 200-220 hp. RHS view Date: 1970s

Marine-Fliegerabteilung - Friedrichshafen FF. 31 274
Marine-Fliegerabteilung - Friedrichshafen FF.31 274 pusher float-plane Two FF.31 float-planes were Built for the Marine-Fliegerabteilung

Cross section of the tube, &c. 1845. Creator: Unknown
Cross section of the tube, &c. 1845. Diagram showing the workings of an atmospheric railway, a system using air pressure for locomotion, invented by Clegg and Samuda

Leading carriages, showing the tube, piston, heater, closing wheels &c. 1845. Diagram showing an atmospheric railway, a system using air pressure for locomotion, invented by Clegg and Samuda

John Ainslies tile machine 1846
John Ainslies tile machine. Date: 1846

Kaman K-125B N60377 - NX60377
Kaman K-125B N60377 / NX60377 (msn 1). The first helicopter designed and built by (Charles H) Kaman Aircraft Corp, Bradley Field, Windsor Locks CT

Rolls-Royce V-12 Piston Aero-Engine Date: 1940s

Water-Meter, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Water-Meter, 19th century. Diagrams of water meters: elevation, vertical section and horizontal section of Frosts piston water-meter; Siemens large water-meter; Siemens turbine water-meter

The Night Journey. A mixed-traffic locomotive of the Southern Railway at a cross-over, 1935
The Night Journey. A mixed-traffic locomotive of the Southern Railway negotiating a cross-over on its way to the south, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1"

Lord Nelson, one of the most powerful locomotives owned by the Southern Railway
" Lord Nelson", one of the most powerful locomotives owned by the Southern Railway, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

The Mighty Express passenger engine of the Great Western Railway, 1935. Creator: Unknown
The Mighty Express passenger engine of the Great Western Railway, the " King George V" is the result of a century of progress and development, 1935

A 19th century steam hammer or drop hammer, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870
3588320 A 19th century steam hammer or drop hammer, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: A 19th century steam hammer or drop hammer)

A Remarkable Locomotive on the Midland, 1922. Creator: Unknown
A Remarkable Locomotive on the Midland, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

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The piston, a vital component in various engines and machinery, has played an integral role in the development of transportation and industry. From the powerful Deltic engine to the iconic George Stephensons Rocket locomotive replica, pistons have revolutionized mechanical systems. In the world of aviation, we find the Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 Piston-Engine, known for its exceptional performance during World War II. This marvel of engineering propelled aircraft with unmatched power and reliability. Meanwhile, maintenance workers diligently greased pivots and slides to ensure smooth operation and longevity. Historical aircraft like the Hawker Fury LA610 showcased another remarkable piston-engine: the Napier Sabre VI. This powerhouse enabled incredible speed and agility in flight. Similarly impressive was the Napier Dagger III engine that powered the Hawker Hector. Not limited to aviation alone, pistons also found their place in other industries. The Kaman HH-43F Huskie 62-4450 utilized this mechanism to provide essential support as a rescue helicopter. Additionally, even elevators relied on pistons for efficient vertical transportation - exemplified by Otis elevator engine's 1932 C016 / 8998 model. Recreating history is not uncommon when it comes to showcasing engineering marvels; thus, replicas of George Stephensons Rocket Locomotive continue to captivate enthusiasts worldwide. These replicas pay homage to one of humanity's greatest inventions - steam-powered locomotives driven by pistons. Rolls-Royce further solidified its reputation with engines like Eagle VIII / 8 V-12 Piston Aero-Engine and Falcon III V-12 Piston Aero-Engine Off-A?. These masterpieces pushed boundaries with their unrivaled power output while maintaining precision craftsmanship. Lastly, let us not forget about those who documented these groundbreaking innovations through artistry such as engraving intricate designs onto pistons themselves—a testament to human creativity intertwining with technological advancements. The piston's significance cannot be overstated.