Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1851 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
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entrance to museum1851 viewsNut Roast steam roller can be seen between the buildings
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Closer view of the replica engine1849 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.

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Blacksmith using Massey Power Hammer down in craft centre1848 views
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Fowler Beam Engine1846 viewsnot quite so new but the display area is now finished around it. This engine is on loan from the Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery.
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Rod Ellis has painted a lovely colliery scene behind Craft Centre1845 views
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Deep in conversation1844 viewsSome of our "Friends" sorting out the cares of the world
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Nut Roast steam roller preparing for departure1844 views
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Preparing the foundations1841 views
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Nut Roast steam roller arriving at the museum1841 viewsAugust 2012
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the young visitors enjoyed pumping the bellows1839 views
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Paul explains how the Bisschop engine works1839 views
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