loading the pieces of the 40 ton Campbell engine1490 viewsAndy McCarthy, one of the Friends of the museum turned up to help us move the Campbell on one of his wagons - we are very grateful for the help and support
Display of models1488 viewsthe area that is now houses the Poynton Local History was used to house models in October 2003, note the dirt floor. Over that winter concrete was laid.
putting the crank shaft back in place1487 viewsreassembling the 1908, 3-cylinder Campbell gas engine in its new location as you approach the museum
Roof trusses being raised1479 views
Mayor at the sod cutting July 20051477 viewsGeoff shows the Mayor (and Jimmy Jackson) the shovel that had belonged to Lord Vernon, it was then used to cut the first sod
New building showing different roof angle to Steam engine area1476 views
Work on joining the roof of the steam engine building to Memorial building1475 viewscan be seen in the background
Parts of the atmospheric engines being prepared1473 views
Work starts on the spoil heap1470 views
excavator at work levelling the stone1468 views
To me1466 viewsJohn and Geoff at work on new building
Rattling Monsters being installed in Exhibition area1465 views