Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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 George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1857 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
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 Closer view of the replica engine1856 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.

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 entrance to museum1853 viewsNut Roast steam roller can be seen between the buildings
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 Fowler Beam Engine1852 viewsnot quite so new but the display area is now finished around it. This engine is on loan from the Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery.
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 Blacksmith using Massey Power Hammer down in craft centre1850 views
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 Deep in conversation1849 viewsSome of our "Friends" sorting out the cares of the world
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 Rod Ellis has painted a lovely colliery scene behind Craft Centre1848 views
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 Nut Roast steam roller preparing for departure1848 views
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 Nut Roast steam roller arriving at the museum1845 viewsAugust 2012
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 Preparing the foundations1843 views
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 Paul explains how the Bisschop engine works1843 views
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 the young visitors enjoyed pumping the bellows1842 views
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