Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Münster District
Kreis Steinfurt
Mettingen
Steam engine of the Langemeyer distillery
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Münster District
Kreis Steinfurt
Mettingen
Steam engine of the Langemeyer distillery
Hiking Highlight
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Location: Mettingen, Kreis Steinfurt, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
At the beginning of the Köllbach Valley stands the old steam engine of the Langemeyer distillery. This distillery has been distilling Westphalian grain since 1790. Near the industrial monument is the old rock cellar, which was once used to store ice cream sticks. Today, bats have found a home here.
February 18, 2022
The 200 hp steam engine, built in 1948, drove the compressor via a connecting rod, which could generate up to 12,000 cbm of compressed air per hour.
May 26, 2024
This former steam engine in the Mettinger grain distillery Langemeyer has provided for compressed air.
February 8, 2019
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