lifting the crank shaft out1542 viewsthe engine had to be dismantled in the car park prior to its move to a new location
stripped and waiting to be moved1532 viewsthe engine had to be dismantled in the car park prior to its move to a new location
reassembling the 1908, 3-cylinder Campbell gas engine1530 viewsthe Campbell will now be on view as you approach the museum
New surface for drive entrance1527 views
putting the crank case back on1524 viewsreassembling the 1908, 3-cylinder Campbell gas engine in its new location as you approach the museum
Outside shell goes up1521 views
Campbell Engine now in position outside museum entrance1511 viewsThe 40 ton Campbell has now been put back together as a gate guardian
Slag Heap being tidies, Summer 20031510 views
1497 viewsThe 40 ton Campbell being re-assembled as a gate guardian. The flywheel is being sunk into place.
Gate Guardian Complete1465 viewsthis 40 ton giant will be one of the first engines visitors see as they approach the museum
Exhibition room layout is decided and engines move in1449 views
Display of models1447 viewsthe area that is now houses the Poynton Local History was used to house models in October 2003, note the dirt floor. Over that winter concrete was laid.