Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
Showing detail of the plate and name1759 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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everyone wants a go1757 views
Admiring the award winning JCB Dieselmax engine1757 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1757 viewsJohn Simpson (one of the builders) talks through the detail with a visitor
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1756 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
Admiring the photos of the local Mirrlees factory1756 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Entrance 20101755 views
Midsummer Mingle 20071754 viewsGeoff demonstrates how the winch works on the 3HP Crossley Atmospheric engine
Through the archway to the Colliery Exhibition1753 viewsNight of the Museum
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
Night of the Museum1753 viewsSaturday 19 May - visitors enjoy having the engines explained and run for them
See what I've got1750 viewsthe spoon made from horse-chestnut will be ideal for this weeks Show and Tell at school