The original beam engines were not removed immediately, being retained to work at peak periods but in 1907, the 1849 engine was replaced by a 1907 gas engine. By 1911, demand for water was continuing to increase, so it was decided to replace the 1853 engine too. Another steam engine was considered, and later consideration was given to replacing the 1907 gas engine with a more powerful one. In the end though, a new gas engine and pumps were installed, which is referred to as the 1914 engine.
This is a two-cylinder horizontal engine, and was built by Richard Hornsby & Sons of Grantham as No. 43997, with the pumps being built by Hathorn Davey & Co of Leeds. It is still on site and in superb working condition. It is another highlight of the pumping
