Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Thelma Jackson examines the trees1772 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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plenty of prizes to be won in the Tombola1772 views
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Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1771 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
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everyone wants a go1771 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 Poynton1770 views
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Replica engine on display in the Memorial building1768 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 Exhibition1767 viewsNight of the Museum

Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
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Night of the Museum1767 viewsSaturday 19 May - visitors enjoy having the engines explained and run for them
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Rattling Monster room was never empty1766 views
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Midsummer Mingle 20071766 viewsGeoff demonstrates how the winch works on the 3HP Crossley Atmospheric engine
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Geoff shows off the Heritage Award1764 viewsanother award for the museum's wall of fame
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