Crossley Portable run for first time in Public1804 viewsat Midsummer Mingle June 2012
For more information about the Crossley Portable see article on News page of website
Closer view of the replica engine1803 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.
Midsummer Mingle 20071802 viewsGeoff explains the workings of the Atmospheric engines
1798 viewsrunning a chipping machine
Midsummer Mingle 20071797 viewsplenty of time to catch up with old friends as they admired the exhibits
Midsummer Mingle 20071797 viewswhatever happened to Big Fred?
Showing some of the detail of the replica diesel engine1796 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 1982/93 and 1894. However, they did not work satisfactorily.
Replica built for MAN Truck & Bus to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Diesel's birth, 2008.
Paxman Ricardo1793 viewsSuper example of a Ricardo for people to enjoy
Paul explains how the Bisschop engine works1793 views
Trinity House info board re Serk Lighthouse1792 views
Tony prepares to run Stott Steam Engine 1791 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
Oliver Tangye and wife Esme1789 viewsGreat, great grandson of Sir Richard Tangye - one of the founders of the Tangye Company