Following the demise of the Coltman boiler in 2004, the Trust set about raising funds to restore the Marshall Boiler, which has lived outside in the back yard for quite a few years. Once operated by Thames Water, the boiler had also been owned by Kew Bridge. With assistance from them, the PRISM Fund (Preservation of Industrial and Scientific Material) and the Mendip Restoration team, the 77-tube Marshall was refurbished and finally completed in time for an Easter opening in 2006.
The long chimney had to be lifted into position by crane, as the following run of four pictures shows;

The Marshall in place, with front railings and shelter-cabin at rear. Both the cabin and wiggly shed have been painted green (the shed was formerly blue for many years).

The Marshall has been moved slightly from its original position and now lies parallel to the old "wiggly shed". The firebox end has a cosy shed built around it, "Bob Cox's cabin" (named after one of our senior members), and this provides shelter on damp cold days for both firemen and firewood.

A view of the rear shelter-cabin.

Inside, there is easy access to the firebox. For a close-up picture of the firehole, just click on the main picture; then your Back button to return here.

Up and running; the Marshall's firebox is well-fed with wood.

Steam has now been linked to the main brick engine house, the wiggly shed and just recently to the main hall. There is enough available to run the Easton and Amos for much longer periods at a time, and the Wills Engine plus a number of others can all be run together.

The tall chimney of the Marshall boiler silhouetted against the sky.

© Westonzoyland Engine Trust 2008

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