Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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 Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1778 viewsMirrlees No 1, this is the first engine every built in the UK (and only the 3rd ever built in the world). It was completed in November 1897 by Mirrlees, Watson, Yaryan & Company Limited in Glasgow.Apr 16, 2010
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 Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1602 viewsfrom bottom of building looking back towards early engines. On left front Mirrlees No 1, on right Hornsby Ackroyd, in distance Atkinson-cycle engine, Griffin, Crossley piano baseApr 16, 2010
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 Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1650 viewsLister engines and lighting plantApr 16, 2010
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 Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1580 viewsbottom of building looking towards the Wells Bros engine. (Designed by John H Hamilton (chief engineer of Wells Bros) c1896. This was the first “Pressure-Scavenging” engine using low pressure air to clear the cylinder of the exhaust gases.)Apr 16, 2010
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 Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1542 viewsLooking towards exitApr 16, 2010
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 Induction area1471 viewshelps visitors find out about the history of the museum and sets the scene for what they are about to seeApr 16, 2010
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 Crossley No 1 in new induction area1535 viewsApr 16, 2010
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 Piano base Crossley in the new Induction Area1515 viewsApr 16, 2010
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 Display of leaflets1582 viewstelling visitors about the other great attractions and accommodation in the Cheshire Peak District areaApr 16, 2010
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 Our new reception area1556 viewsApr 16, 2010
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 Display boards in Induction Area1569 viewsgiving history of the museum and setting the sceneApr 16, 2010
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 Our new reception area1552 viewsLooking very smart on first day of useApr 16, 2010
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