It is not uncommon
for societies to benefit from donations, but these usually take the form of
financial gifts. The latest gift is not only unusual and welcome, but is yet
another thing to add to the ever-growing ‘lister things to do’! It is
a Lister model D single-cylinder stationary petrol engine with Climax water
pump. This was given to us by Mr Mike Aindow of Sheffield. In good working
order, the engine may find valuable use, but will certainly be an additional
attraction at Open Days and similar events, even if it just sits and chugs away
all day to attract visitors! Little is known about the history of the engine,
but Mike bought it around twelve years ago. For the benefit of any Lister enthusiasts, identification marks include the serial number 184156 and type details 26D2M (or H?) and rating (1000RPM) on the engraved brass makers plate, plus D203 cast on to the flywheel. On the cylinder block, 2Y2 and D/602 appear, while on the cooling tank, Lister 25 D309 is stamped.
We have been able
to track down the serial number to a range between 180177 and 186833 thus
indicating that our specimen comes from a production batch made in1943. 
