The Penybryn Engine. Made by Mather Dixon of Liverpool circa. 1850. A vertical, single cylinder, condensing stationary steam engine which drove the wheel, foreground, which was surmounted a pair of Neoclassic, Ionic columns, background. It was used in Penybryn quarry, Dyffryn Nantlle where it powered the chain incline and DeWinton saw tables.
This photograph is by Gwyn and was uploaded September 3rd 2009. © Gwyn please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.
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