Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
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Examining the photos and letters in the Mirrlees memorabilia folders1989 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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1987 views
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On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world1984 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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Giant bellows help to get the fire to temperature1982 viewsThe small craft centre has demonstrations of bodging and blacksmithing
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showing the tree and planting equipment before the ceremony1979 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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1978 views
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Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091977 viewsThe Gardner 4t5 is always popular with visitors. It is particularly spectacular at night with all cylinders ablaze.
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crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running1975 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
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1974 views
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Midsummer Mingle 20071974 viewsin my day, what we used to do was ....
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Midsummer Mingle 20071971 viewsand there was still time to admire some engines too
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Ruth Harper was fascinated by the Rattling Monster1969 viewsMuseums at Night
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