1904 Corliss Gas Engine start up

1904 Corliss gas engine runs for the first time. This engine has a fascinating story. It was set up to crush tin ore in NW Alaska on Cape Mountain when lode tin was found in the ground in 1901. While being installed, placer tin (loose ore found in the streams) was discovered in the same area. Mining ore out of the streams being much easier, this engine and stamp mill were abandoned and the engine was never run. I discovered this when I disassembled the engine. So here you go, after sitting in the elements for 110 years, this engine finally gets its chance to run! This engine I believe is 50 hp. 14" bore x 18" stroke.

Видео 1904 Corliss Gas Engine start up канала Bill Prine