Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
everyone wants a go1760 views
Showing detail of the plate and name1760 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.
Admiring the award winning JCB Dieselmax engine1759 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1759 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 Exhibition1758 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
Entrance 20101757 views
Through the archway to the Colliery Exhibition1756 viewsNight of the Museum
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
Night of the Museum1756 viewsSaturday 19 May - visitors enjoy having the engines explained and run for them
Admiring the photos of the local Mirrlees factory1756 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Midsummer Mingle 20071755 viewsGeoff demonstrates how the winch works on the 3HP Crossley Atmospheric engine
Midsummer Mingle 20071751 viewseverywhere you looked a crowd had gathered to admire the engines running