Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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Shows detail of the repair that had been carried out to the original flywheel1889 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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crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running1885 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
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Pumping the bellows1883 viewsfor the forge
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Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1883 viewseven the allotments and greenhouses are added
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Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091882 viewsThe Gardner 4t5 is always popular with visitors. It is particularly spectacular at night with all cylinders ablaze.
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1876 views
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she's off1876 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
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1871 views
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John Marsden & Tinker1868 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
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Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121868 viewsFrank and Andrew Hardman will be displaying their fascinating collection of cameras and equipment, including Thornton Pickard cameras which date back as far as 1800s.

Thornton-Pickard was a famous British camera manufacturer established in 1888. The company was based in Altrincham (near Manchester) and was an early pioneer in the development of the camera industry.

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