David Edgington’s latest book is the result of a 25 year study of the Lister D type. Researching this book involved the checking of 160,000 engine details in Lister’s old factory records, working with ex-employees, trawling through specification sheets and contacting enthusiasts worldwide.
54 pages, colour and black & white.
David Edgington has been researching Wolseley history, and the full range of engines, for around 30 years. This book, around 60 pages with over 100 illustrations, is the culmination of that research and has been painstakingly put together during the last 10 months.
David Edgington's latest book covers the history and development of Lister's popular range of agricultural petrol and kerosene engines built between 1923 and 1963.
The book is the result of 25 years of research and is an in-depth study, rather than a 'story', taking the reader through each build specification, with engine datings and changes. 48 pages, well illustrated, mostly colour.
Written by David W. Edgington. Covers in great detail the venerable Lister CS diesel engine produced between 1929 and the 1980s by R. A. Lister.
This book chronicles the evolution of the Lister engines in the H to R range, commencing with the Southwell/Stover (1904) and continuing until production ceased in the 1940s.
Covered in some detail are types, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, PE/PL, plus twin and 4-cylinder variants. Water hopper (types & styles), carburettors, magneto types, paintwork and transfers, are all covered.
This book is the result of two years of extensive research and collaboration with enthusiasts worldwide. 52 pages, photos colour & mono, plus factory drawings.
This was David’s first attempt at producing a book for engine enthusiasts. It is more a collector’s item rather than an informative work!
Although out of print for twenty-four years a box has been located by the publisher. This early version has been making a ridiculous price on online auction sites.
After being unavailable for more than a decade a few copies have come to light.
First published in 1979 and now long out of print, this hardback is the 1995 reprint. Through 250 pages it plots the history of the firm from its humble beginnings in 1867, commencing in a disused water mill, through to becoming one of the best known stationary engine manufacturers in this country.
The fascinating story travels through two world wars, plus the trials and tribulations endured through times of hardship and recession. Engine manufacture is well documented, commencing in 1909 continuing through until just prior to the Lister-Petter merger in 1986. Diverse subjects are covered, from family history to overseas agents.
A catalogue of stationary & marine oil engines, electrical generating and pumping units manufactured by Petter Ltd.
First published in 1978, and again in a slightly revised form in 1993 by the late David Edgington, it was a popular publication which soon sold out and it was his express wish that Doreen would eventually get a second reprint of the 1993 edition reprint done. The book is in fact a facsimile of a 1932 catalogue of Petter models and types, and was first published with permission of Petters Limited. The catalogue not only deals with various electrical gen-sets, cement mixers, power-winches and pumping sets driven by different models of Petter engines; S-types, M-types, Atomic, Universal air-cooled and marine, but also includes a couple of interesting chapters on then-current Westland Aircraft built at Yeovil; Westland being under the Petters “umbrella”.
There is a brief dating guide for the more popular models and, towards the rear of the book, many pages of information on oils, fuels, calculations of power needs and ratios and a whole detailed chapter on the patent Petter Calibrater pressure lubricator. Lavishly illustrated with pictures and with diagrams, this descriptive book of 172 pages in A4 format should grace the shelves of, not only most avid Petter engine enthusiasts, but indeed any engine collector – especially those who missed-out in its first print run.
This booklet of 39 pages, very tastefully reproduced in colour, is a reprint of a 1929 sales catalogue, published by Petters in readiness for the “New Model” oil engine which was to be announced in 1930.
It covers most of all the main unique features of the different sizes of New Model two-stroke engines in the range; the carburettor, the BTH magneto, conversion to or from kerosene operation and so on. It illustrates most examples of New Model types and sizes, and their uses for pumping water, air compressors, hoists and crop sprayers. Naturally lighting sets including the Petter Auto-Light sets are well-catered for because the two-stroke cycle lends itself admirably to such a purpose.
Stationary Engines for the Enthusiast 1994 Edition.
Originally published in 1981 and jointly edited by David Edgington and Charles Hudson. This must rate as the book most purchased as a first for so many engine enthusiasts over the past 30 odd years. Many private stationary engine libraries have probably been founded on this book which has recently has its sixth reprint.
A comprehensive booklet covering the history, development and types. The newcomer to the world of old stationary engines is often mystified by an odd looking Lister D type, with strange external features and a fast running speed—it doesn’t even sound like a D type! This is how most enthusiasts are introduced the mysterious F type. 12 pages,
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