German Bunker found in the Dune park This steam powered pumping station had the largest steam engine every built. It was powered by 8 huge boilers, which burned coal. It had one huge massive cylinder 12 feet in diameter. It operated at a low operating steam presser of about 30 psi. The cylinder was mounted vertically and when the steam forced the piston up it caused 8 walking beams to rise up with it. lowering the other end of the beams. Then a heavy counter weight lowered the piston while at the same time lifting the water out of 8 lift pumps. www.cruguiusmuseum.nf.
http://www.cruquiusmuseum.nl/englishsite/english.html
Scottish Cows used to control the tall grass in the park to help maintain a more natural ecosystem.
We finished the evening having dinner with the gracious Rotary hosts of Beverwijk club.
Thank you!
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