loading the pieces of the 40 ton Campbell engine1508 viewsAndy McCarthy, one of the Friends of the museum turned up to help us move the Campbell on one of his wagons - we are very grateful for the help and support
putting the crank shaft back in place1506 viewsreassembling the 1908, 3-cylinder Campbell gas engine in its new location as you approach the museum
Display of models1499 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.
New building showing different roof angle to Steam engine area1492 views
Roof trusses being raised1491 views
Mayor at the sod cutting July 20051491 viewsGeoff shows the Mayor (and Jimmy Jackson) the shovel that had belonged to Lord Vernon, it was then used to cut the first sod
Work starts on the spoil heap1491 views
Parts of the atmospheric engines being prepared1490 views
To me1490 viewsJohn and Geoff at work on new building
Work on joining the roof of the steam engine building to Memorial building1488 viewscan be seen in the background
Front of building, late Summer 20031485 views
Rattling Monsters being installed in Exhibition area1484 views