Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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everyone wants a go1774 views
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Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Thelma Jackson examines the trees1774 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1772 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
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plenty of prizes to be won in the Tombola1772 views
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using a miniature watering can to water it in1771 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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John Simpson, son and grandson with model of Poynton1771 views
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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.
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Through the archway to the Colliery Exhibition1768 viewsNight of the Museum

Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
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Night of the Museum1768 viewsSaturday 19 May - visitors enjoy having the engines explained and run for them
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Midsummer Mingle 20071768 viewsGeoff demonstrates how the winch works on the 3HP Crossley Atmospheric engine
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Rattling Monster room was never empty1767 views
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See what I've got1767 viewsthe spoon made from horse-chestnut will be ideal for this weeks Show and Tell at school
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