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