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Marshall General Purpose Engine 38024, Cressing Temple
Marshall General Purpose Engine 38024, Cressing Temple at Redruth steam rally. Maker: Marshall, Sons & Co. Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 38024 Built: 1902 Registration: TA 629 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 6 Name: Cressing Temple Date: 1968
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1968 Compound Cylinders Maker Marshall Name Purpose Rally Redruth Registration Sons 1902
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This photograph captures the majestic presence of Marshall General Purpose Engine 38024, nicknamed "Cressing Temple," at the Redruth Steam Rally in 1968. The engine, manufactured by Marshall, Sons & Co. in 1902, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the past. With a compound configuration and a total of six cylinders, this engine boasts an impressive power output. Numbered 38024, Cressing Temple was built as a general-purpose engine, designed to handle various tasks in industries that relied heavily on steam power. Its registration number, TA 629, adds to its unique identity. The photograph, taken during the 1968 Redruth Steam Rally, showcases the engine in its element, surrounded by the vibrant atmosphere of the event. The steam rally was an annual gathering of steam enthusiasts, where engines like Cressing Temple were showcased, celebrated, and put through their paces. Marshall, Sons & Co., a renowned name in the engineering industry, produced engines like Cressing Temple for several decades. However, with the advent of more modern technologies, steam engines like this one became relics of a bygone era. Today, engines like Cressing Temple are cherished by enthusiasts and preservation societies, who work tirelessly to ensure that the history and legacy of steam power are not forgotten. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of a time when steam engines were the backbone of industries and a symbol of progress and innovation.
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