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Solid State Rectifier GE

Circa 1964



Used to Convert Alternating Current to Direct Current From the Edmonton Transit system Supplied DC power for the operation of Edmonton's trolley Buses. Came from Man and His World  Montreal Expo 67 Installed in 1978-9 at the Westwood bus barn ...

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Categories: Rectifiers Collection

Direct Current Rectifier Panel

Circa 1936 this Panel was utilized in the operation of Edmonton's trolley Buses




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Impedance Bridge

Circa 1960's



Impedance bridge theory developed in 1830's and in the 1840's Charles Wheatstone improved it for accurate resistive/impedance testing. Note "magic eye" tube lower center.

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Categories: Instruments Collection

Edmonton Power Sign

EP sign



This was the EDMONTON POWER Sign on the west side of the Rossdale Power PlantThe sign was removed in 1997 when the name was changed to EpcorIt is now proudly mounted above the door at the Edmonton Power Historical Foundation building

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Slate Electrical Panel

1902 - 1930



The panel pictured on the left is from one of the Direct Current (DC) motor generators installed at Rossdale Power Plant before 1915. The material chosen for these panels needed to be not only durable, but also an excellant electrical insulator. Remarkably, ...

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Categories: Rectifiers Collection

Foundation Spring Support

Turbine Generator



Clover Bar Generating Station 1969 was the first Power Plant in North America to install a spring supported concrete "Table" foundation.The pedestal constructed of concrete posts and beams supported this table. Between the pedesal and table were 126 specially ...

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City of Edmonton Crest

Installed 1966



This crest was installed on the west wall of the Rossdale Generating Station in 1966.Upon completion of the last unit, # 10 the station was rated at 405MW.It remained there until 1997 when the name was changed from Edmonton Power to EPCOR.

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Boiler Pressure Gauge

1932



The Boiler Pressure Gauge indicated the steam pressure within the boiler drum. The gauge was located 15 feet above the operating floor and clearly visible from the firing aisle. Manufacturer: The JAS Morgan Brass Manufacturing Company Ltd. Type: Bourden ...

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Parsons Turbine

Steam Turbine



In Sept of 2010 with EPCOR's help we saved some of #10 TurbineThanks to Hazco, the demolition team We saved:The Turbine Bearing Block,HP Casing & Rotor and the LP Rotor Dec - Items were moved to the Low Pressure PlantFeb - Rotor Flanges ...

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Clover Bar Generating Station Model

1969



This is a model of the first 165 MW turbine-generator installed at the Clover Bar Generating Station. Units 1 & 2, both 165 MW generators supplied by Escher Wyss of Switzerland and running on gas-fired steam, were built between 1967 and 1969. In 2007 ...

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Edmonton Power Historical Foundation

Location: 

We are located on the grounds of the Leduc West Antique Museum. Travel 5 km west of Leduc on Highway 39. Go north on Range Road 260 (Cohne Dale Road) for about 800 metres and the museum will be on your right. If you're coming from the west, Cohne Dale Road is 5km east of Highway 60.

Hours of operation 2026

On September 19, after a very succesful Lesco Truck Show, we closed our doors and shuttered our windows, as the 2026 season ended and winter began it's inexorable approach. The Edmonton Power Historical Foundation Museum may be closed, but the the Leduc Country Lights will be coming to the Leduc West Antique Society park. For the entire month of December the park will be lit with thousands of festive lights creating a magical winter wonderland that is an absolute joy to behold! Bring the whole family and wander in wonder at this amazing display.

Our 2027 dates will be published here as soon as they are annonced. We hope to see you in the spring!

 

 

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