Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1775 viewsJohn Simpson (one of the builders) talks through the detail with a visitor
everyone wants a go1774 views
John Simpson, son and grandson with model of Poynton1773 views
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1772 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
plenty of prizes to be won in the Tombola1772 views
using a miniature watering can to water it in1771 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Replica engine on display in the Memorial building1770 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 20071769 viewsGeoff demonstrates how the winch works on the 3HP Crossley Atmospheric engine
Through the archway to the Colliery Exhibition1768 viewsNight of the Museum
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
Night of the Museum1768 viewsSaturday 19 May - visitors enjoy having the engines explained and run for them
Rattling Monster room was never empty1767 views
Midsummer Mingle 20071767 viewsview down the museum showing the crowd mingling