Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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National M type2632 viewscame from Crewe Technical College where, among others, Geoff Challinor learned all about thermodynamics
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Engines in the main hall April 20072630 views
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Margaret helps load items using the hiab2629 views
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Atkinson-cycle engine at the Anson Engine Museum2621 viewsThe engine, which was built by the British Gas Engine Company Limited sometime between 1886 and 1893 is one of only a very few Atkinson-cycle engines’ known to have survived.
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Peter explains about Bodgers and how ancient crafts were the forerunners of engines2621 viewsDeeside College students October 2012
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Roger Gardner about to run his model2610 viewsyes, he is a descendant of Lawrence Gardner
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Anson Colliery2602 viewsdepicted by Rod Ellis (one of the many drawings by this artist)
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Crossley atmosphric engine name plate2601 viewsThe name plate from the 3hp atmospheric engine in our atmospheric "Rattling Monster" exhibition
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Margaret at VE Day Celebration show chating to visitors2598 views
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Here are some of the numbers found but no serial number2597 viewsRuston VXA - any help with year of build, bhp, etc appreciated
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Ready to run it for the 1st time2594 viewsall the volunteers huddle round to watch, Tuesday 16 August 2011.

Vickers Petter (No 1083, CR2, 2 stroke oil engine. Built c1924, 120BHP used at York Waterworks)
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1920 34hp Bates & Scholes gas engine2590 views
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