Lilly Overwind Controller
Lilly Overwind Controller
Transport and Communication

Lilly Overwind Controller

YKSMM: 1997.154
Manufacturer
Metropolitan Vickers Electrical company limited
Subject
Transport and Communication
Material
Metal

The Lilly controller is a safety device which stops winding cages moving too fast, thereby protecting against overwinds. The Lilly used speed controllers to slow the winder when it was getting close to either the pit top or pit bottom.

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Transport and Communication Winding 1950s Nottinghamshire Rufford colliery
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