Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3118 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers
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Mirrlees models3117 viewsa range of models shows engine development through the years
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Geoff Challinor invites the Mayor of Cheshire East to say a few words3117 viewshe described the museum as the jewel in the crown at the North West end of the County
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being transferred to the lorry3116 viewsHornsby oil engine November 2010
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View across the Rattling Monster room3115 views
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view from the back3115 views
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Geoff working on the large engine3106 viewsThis is an example of the largest size built of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 3 horsepower
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Close up of the gear wheels on the First Style Crossley Atmospheric3106 viewsDetails of the gears and mechanisms show in this shot
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Pete gets caught photographing the photographer3106 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
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Geoff with Mirlees No 13089 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.
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Close up of the fuel pump before it is removed for cleaning3089 viewsRuston VXA
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1905 Campbell 10hp gas engine. This engine came from Berry Brow pumping station in Huddersfield3078 views
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