MAN Serial number 3944604 viewsdelivered 20th November 1903 to University of Birmingham
Interpretation boards helped to divide up the area4322 views
Mirrlees, Bickerton & Day 50hp Diesel Engine3512 viewsIt had been situated in the thermodynamics laboratory at the Liverpool John Moores University. It was used to demonstrate simple testing techniques. It suffered a catastrophic failure in 1998 resulting in extensive damage including the cylinder liner and piston/con-rod assembly.
Mirrlees models3214 viewsa range of models shows engine development through the years
Geoff with Mirlees No 13183 viewslast minute adjustments before the Exhibition begins.
This is the first engine every built in the UK (and only the 3rd ever built in the world). It was completed in November 1897 by Mirrlees, Watson, Yaryan & Company Limited in Glasgow.
Looking down the exhibition area towards Mirrlees No 13076 viewsFirst diesel engine ever built in the UK (in Glasgow) 1897. Also the 3rd ever to have been built in the world.
Perkins display stand3073 views
Examples of fuel injection equipment for demonstration purposes3042 viewsin background you can see the Hornsby-Ackroyd Oil Engine built in 1896
Chairman of the IMechE Heritage Committee wows the volunteers with her footwear2999 viewsthey have measuring tapes up the back.
Prof Isobel Pollock - Chairman of IMechE Heritage Committee
JCB area from another view point2894 viewsJCB Dieselmax engine - fastest diesel engine in the world
View of exhibition displays2892 viewsLeft is sectioned Paxman Ricardo engine, then pieces of the Doxford single-cylinder engine (timing chain, big end, control panel, etc) then screen where videos about Diesel were played throughout the season.
Visitors were invited to comment on the Exhibition2881 views