View of engine on top gantry3233 viewsthe pump is on the floor below
Geoff working on the large engine3226 viewsThis is an example of the largest size built of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 3 horsepower
Close up of the gear wheels on the First Style Crossley Atmospheric3224 viewsDetails of the gears and mechanisms show in this shot
Pete gets caught photographing the photographer3222 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
Walter Higgenbotham was invited to start the engine for its 1st run3209 viewsWalter was instrumental, along with Les Cawley, for taking the engine out of the Albion Mill in Hazel Grove some 27 years ago
Geoff with Mirlees No 13208 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.
Geoff Challinor invites the Mayor of Cheshire East to say a few words3205 viewshe described the museum as the jewel in the crown at the North West end of the County
Close up of the fuel pump before it is removed for cleaning3204 viewsRuston VXA
1905 Campbell 10hp gas engine. This engine came from Berry Brow pumping station in Huddersfield3201 views
view from the back3197 views
once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3195 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers