Shot 21381 viewsfor the first time at the museum, June 2008.
It hadn't been run since the 1970's
Workshop machines1379 viewsThe set-up shows typical workshop machinery being run by the engine – a drill, a lathe and a shaper. It is run by the National engine to the side.
Tim explaining how they work1378 viewsTaken during the Saturday night visit from the 1000 Engine Rally
Running the Mirrlees U type engine1378 viewsTaken during the Saturday night visit from the 1000 Engine Rally
Great Days Out, Peaks & Plains, Anson Engine Museum1377 viewsThe engines and photographs proved popular with visitors.
1000 Engine Rally 2007 – inside our stall1377 viewsDetails of the Atkinson-cycle engine.
It was built c1883, Engine No 643. One of only two known to have survived, (the other is at the Henry Ford Museum in America). It does 4 strokes of the piston to 1 revolution of the crankshaft. It is on loan to the Anson Engine Museum from the Techniek Museum Delft. Our sincere thanks to Dr Korving for permission to take the engine to the 1000 Engine Rally, Astle Park.
Saturday night guests1377 views
Finding time to complete our on-line jigsaw1375 viewsTaken during the Saturday night visit from the 1000 Engine Rally
Mobile Crossley Generator1374 viewsoutside our marquee at the 1000 Engine Rally, Chelford
Side panels for building are now on site1373 views
Dave Allen & Wayne Timms coax the Piano Base Crossley into life1373 viewsas part of our Volunteers Working Weekend prior to the Easter opening
Members of North West Virago Star motorcycle club Sunday 13 April 20081373 viewsThe Virago Star Club is celebrating it’s 15th anniversary this year