Paul lighting the blow lamps on the Gardner 4T51990 views
1988 views
Giant bellows help to get the fire to temperature1986 viewsThe small craft centre has demonstrations of bodging and blacksmithing
On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world1985 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.
showing the tree and planting equipment before the ceremony1980 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
1979 views
Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091979 viewsThe Gardner 4t5 is always popular with visitors. It is particularly spectacular at night with all cylinders ablaze.
Midsummer Mingle 20071978 viewsin my day, what we used to do was ....
1976 views
1975 views
1975 views
Midsummer Mingle 20071975 viewsand there was still time to admire some engines too