Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1765 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
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everyone wants a go1764 views
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plenty of prizes to be won in the Tombola1764 views
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Through the archway to the Colliery Exhibition1763 viewsNight of the Museum

Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
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Night of the Museum1762 viewsSaturday 19 May - visitors enjoy having the engines explained and run for them
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Midsummer Mingle 20071762 viewsGeoff demonstrates how the winch works on the 3HP Crossley Atmospheric engine
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John Simpson, son and grandson with model of Poynton1761 views
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Replica engine on display in the Memorial building1759 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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Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Thelma Jackson examines the trees1758 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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using a miniature watering can to water it in1758 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091758 viewsEnjoying the pre-dinner drinks
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Rattling Monster room was never empty1757 views
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