The New England Wireless and Steam Museum

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East Greenwich, RI 02818 USA
Telephone: 401-885-0545
Robert W. Merriam, Director

Nichols and Langworthy

New York Safety Steam Power

Nichols and Langworthy manufactured engines in Hope Valley, RI and sold them under the New York Safety Steam Power name. They produced engines in many sizes of which we have three. Two of these engines are commonly refered to as "bottle" engines because of their bottle look from the side. They were fitted with reversing gear when used on steam launches as shown in the prints. The small engine was a gift of Louisa Fay in memory of "Grandfather Steam" Dan Fay. The large engine came from a Westerly, RI granite quarry. It was used as an air compressor and was driven by an electric motor. This engine was a gift of Charles Arthur Moore-III.

Large NYSSE Engine

Small NYSSE Engine

This 25 HP horizontal engine was built by Nichols and Langworthy Machine Company in Hope Valley, RI in 1895. It is similar to the design of the Armington & Sims engine. It has a 8" bore and a 9" stroke and produces 25 HP. This engine was installed at the Rhode Island Agricultural School (now URI) and originally generated all of the electricity for the campus. This engine was a gift of Warren Hagist.

25 HP Horizontal

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