Join Eddy Foster, Head of Historic Engineering as he talks us through the history and operation of Kelham Island Museum's mighty River Don Engine. Built by Davy Brothers of Sheffield in 1905, this visitor favourite is the most powerful working steam engine in Europe.

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Visit Kelham island Museum to experience the roar and rumble of this massive 425 ton engine in person it's in steam twice daily at 12noon and 2pm, ThursdaySunday. Find out more and plan your visit: https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/w...

Music There by Blear Moon via FMA https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bl...
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