The power from the wheel was transmitted to the pumping mechanism by a series of rods supported by and running along an imposing masonry viaduct. In when mining came to an end, the Lady Isabella was acquired by Mr Edwin Kneale of Laxey and it continued as a great tourist attraction. The wheel was as much associated with the Isle of Man as were the cats without tails and the world famous succulent kippers.
In the Manx government bought the water wheel and the restoration work which followed, preserved it for future generations. A brilliant example of Victorian engineering she was built in to pump water from the Laxey mines. Today a climb to the top is rewarded with panoramic views across the Laxey Valley. Holiday Passes for visitors. Group discounts available to pre-booked group visitors of 15 or more paying visitors.
The crank has a throw of 4 feet 1. This rod runs along the rod viaduct to the pumping shaft where the 8 feet 2. Most of the wheel and rod is made of wood; however, key mechanical parts are metal to provide tension and bearing surfaces. See visitor comment from TripAdvisor:. The latest failure of the wheel's mechanism has been caused by age and the weathering of timbers in the rod duct.
MNH had to balance preserving the island's heritage assets with enabling public access to them, Mr Southworth said. In this instance, preserving the "very mature" structure was the group's first priority, he added.
Built in , the 72ft 22m diameter wheel is the largest working waterwheel of its kind in the world. Known as the Lady Isabella, the Victorian wheel was originally used in mining.
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