Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
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crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running1986 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
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Midsummer Mingle 20071985 viewsand there was still time to admire some engines too
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even the floor tiles are in period!1984 views
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We need a bigger car park!1981 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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she's off1979 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
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Closer view of the replica engine1977 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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George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1977 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
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Rod bending the hot metal1975 views
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More stone ready for flattening1974 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
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John Marsden & Tinker1974 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
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first run of the Crossley SSN June 20121973 viewsprior to going down to the 1000 Engine Rally

For more information about the Crossley Portable see article on News page of website
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Deep in conversation1971 viewsSome of our "Friends" sorting out the cares of the world
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