being transferred to the lorry3174 viewsHornsby oil engine November 2010
Geoff working on the large engine3167 viewsThis is an example of the largest size built of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 3 horsepower
Walter Higgenbotham was invited to start the engine for its 1st run3167 viewsWalter was instrumental, along with Les Cawley, for taking the engine out of the Albion Mill in Hazel Grove some 27 years ago
Close up of the gear wheels on the First Style Crossley Atmospheric3166 viewsDetails of the gears and mechanisms show in this shot
Pete gets caught photographing the photographer3162 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
Geoff Challinor invites the Mayor of Cheshire East to say a few words3160 viewshe described the museum as the jewel in the crown at the North West end of the County
view from the back3155 views
once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3153 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers
Geoff with Mirlees No 13148 viewslast minute adjustments before the Exhibition begins.
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.
View across the Rattling Monster room3147 views
Close up of the fuel pump before it is removed for cleaning3144 viewsRuston VXA
1905 Campbell 10hp gas engine. This engine came from Berry Brow pumping station in Huddersfield3137 views