At the end of the 19th century, the Izegem city council had its own power plant built. It was inaugurated in 1901 by the then Prince Albert. The largest steam engine ever installed here is the machine that has been preserved and protected until now. The machine dates back to 1936. It is a steam engine with 2 cylinders (tandem compound) of 1650 hp. The flywheel, which weighs 36 tons, rotated at 107 revolutions per minute.
Extra information:
- Group tour
Contact details:
- Tandem Compound Steam Engine
- Prins Albertlaan 3, 8870 Izegem
- Tel: +32 51 31 64 46
- E-Mail: musea@izegem.be
- Web: www.musea.izegem.be
- Opening hours: Group visits: This can be done all year round, even outside working hours, but only after reservation with the Museum Service (A guide can also be requested).
Copyright photo: Frank Meurisse
Admission price: 1.5/1.5 euro
Copyright: All rights reserved
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Address: Prins Albertlaan 3, 8870 Izegem
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