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The Crofton Beam Engine, Wiltshire.

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THE CROFTON PUMPING STATION, WILTON, WILTSHIRE.<br />
TWO STEAM POWERED BEAM ENGINES PUMP WATER INTO THE KENNET AND AVON CANAL.<br />
ONE IS THE OLDEST BEAM ENGINE IN THE WORLD STILL CAPABLE OF PERFORMING IT'S ORIGINAL TASK.<br />
THE STATION IS FIRED UP BY VOLUNTEERS ON A REGULAR BASIS.