Museum of Power

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The Museum of Power is located in the former Southend Waterworks Langford Pumping Station. It is located on the B1019, on the main road from Maldon to Hatfield Peverel. The museum also has a miniature railway, which offers passenger rides around the museum. The museum also hosts major events such as the "Old Tyme Rally" which sees a large array of vintage cars & lorries.

[edit] History

Langford Pumping Station opened in 1929. It continued pumping fresh (treated) water using steam engines until 1963, when electric pumps took over. Two of the three engines and the boilers and coaling plant were scrapped in 1964, and the octagonal chimney was demolished.

One engine and pump set has been preserved, although the Official Website does not state whether they are in working order.

The pump house buildings and the remaining engine were declared Scheduled Ancient Monuments in 1986.

[edit] Address

Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QA

[edit] External links

• Museum Website