Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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In the Gardner Room1287 viewsTaken during the Saturday night visit from the 1000 Engine Rally
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More materials arrive on site1286 views
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Poynton Show 2006, Geoff tries to decide on a winner1284 views
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Getting a welcome fill up with water1284 viewsoutside our marquee at the 1000 Engine Rally, Chelford
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Great Days Out, Peaks & Plains, Anson Engine Museum1283 viewsThe engines and photographs proved popular with visitors.
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Running the Mirrlees U type engine1280 viewsTaken during the Saturday night visit from the 1000 Engine Rally
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Talking about the large collection of pistons1280 viewsIMechE members visit the museum 9th September 2008
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Robey in the snow1279 viewsEaster Sunday snow on the drive to museum
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The Atkinson cycle engine inside our marquee at the 1000 Engine Rally1279 views
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1000 Engine Rally 2007 – inside our stall1278 viewsDetails of the Atkinson-cycle engine.

It was built c1883, Engine No 643. One of only two known to have survived, (the other is at the Henry Ford Museum in America). It does 4 strokes of the piston to 1 revolution of the crankshaft. It is on loan to the Anson Engine Museum from the Techniek Museum Delft. Our sincere thanks to Dr Korving for permission to take the engine to the 1000 Engine Rally, Astle Park.
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Tony G from the Stationary Engine Forum1278 viewsover the Easter opening weekend
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Saturday night guests1278 views
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