1. Water is diverted from the river Culm by a weir.
2. The water travels along a purpose-built leat (a small canal) to the mill.
3. The water falls onto the waterwheel, driving it round and round.
4. A giant cog attached to the waterwheel connects to another in the spur gear pit. The spur gear is connected to the overhead line shafts by a massive leather belt.
5. The overhead line shafts run the length of the factory floor.
6. From the overhead line shafts, smaller leather belts drive the individual machines.

the water power train