The crowd gathers to watch the Mirrlees running1938 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Examining the photos and letters in the Mirrlees memorabilia folders1906 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Mirrlees engine needs to be moved to allow access to the Campbell1530 views
Mirrlees collection1186 viewsthe Memorial building now has several interesting "groupings" to examine
Mirrlees Models being admired1142 viewsthe Memorial building now has several interesting "groupings" to examine
Mirrlees No1 lies on its side for transportation1345 views
Pistons from Mirrlees engines1298 viewsthe Memorial building now has several interesting "groupings" to examine
unusual view of Mirrlees No11439 viewsoldest diesel engine in the UK and in fact the 3rd ever built in the world
Outside watching the Mirrlees running2877 viewsSouth Manchester MG Owners Club members watching the engines being run at the end of the Cheshire Romp, 13 July 2008
On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world1837 viewsReplica of Diesel's engine that was built in 1897 and is considered to be the first diesel engine. It had been preceded by two experimental motors in 1882/93 and 1894. However, they did not work satisfactorily.
Replica built for MAN Truck & Bus to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Diesel's birth, 2008.
Mirrlees engine UL8 type1420 viewsS/No 85780 built with a Ricardo Comet combustion chamber Mark – ULB, Power – 370 BHP, Speed – 600 RPM. Originally supplied to Corby and District Water Co. Northants circa 1942. Thought to have been built in 1939.