Display of leaflets1634 viewstelling visitors about the other great attractions and accommodation in the Cheshire Peak District area
The Brotherhood engine can be lit up under the lean to 1631 viewsthis allows us to continue working when the light gets bad at this time of year
Display boards in Induction Area1623 viewsgiving history of the museum and setting the scene
Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1608 viewsLooking towards exit
Our new reception area1605 views
Tickets for the Easter Tombola1599 viewsanother winner heads over to the table to collect his prize
Furnival engine1599 viewsS/No 369 built in 1898, ½ HP Towns gas with tube ignition. Originally used at Peak Press, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Now driving a Furnival platen printing press, type set letters are on display. The future aim is to have the press actually printing.
Our new reception area1596 viewsLooking very smart on first day of use
Mirrlees engine UL8 type1587 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.
Yes the Brotherhood engine is still under there somewhere1586 views
Crossley No 1 in new induction area1582 views
Having difficulty reading the oil pressure gauge1569 viewsit was reading 30psi when we did manage to peer through the smoke
Yes you are right - just to add to the confusion this picture is on its side