Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
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Showing detail of the plate and name1767 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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Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1765 viewsJohn Simpson (one of the builders) talks through the detail with a visitor
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Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1763 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
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Admiring the award winning JCB Dieselmax engine1763 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Entrance 20101763 views
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everyone wants a go1762 views
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Admiring the photos of the local Mirrlees factory1762 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Through the archway to the Colliery Exhibition1761 viewsNight of the Museum

Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
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Night of the Museum1760 viewsSaturday 19 May - visitors enjoy having the engines explained and run for them
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Midsummer Mingle 20071760 viewsGeoff demonstrates how the winch works on the 3HP Crossley Atmospheric engine
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John Simpson, son and grandson with model of Poynton1757 views
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