Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
Gardner 4T51730 viewsblowlamps lit before the engine can be started. Museums at Night
Through the archway to the Colliery Exhibition1729 viewsNight of the Museum
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
Admiring the progress on the giant model1728 views
Night of the Museum1727 viewsSaturday 19 May - visitors enjoy having the engines explained and run for them
Midsummer Mingle 20071726 viewseverywhere you looked a crowd had gathered to admire the engines running
Work on the Ruston engine 1724 viewsa lovely 5 hp Hornsby oil engine and compressor from Trinity House arrived just before Easter. We plan to restore it to running condition.
Showing detail of the plate and name1722 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.
Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091721 viewsWatching the Gardner 4t5 coming to life
Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091719 viewsEnjoying the pre-dinner drinks
Midsummer Mingle 20071718 viewsview down the museum showing the crowd mingling
Admiring the photos of the local Mirrlees factory1718 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Night of the Museum1717 viewsRoy Dudley talks one of the visitors through the paintings of the collieries.
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition