Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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1903 views
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Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1903 views
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1902 views
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Midsummer Mingle 20071897 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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Closer view of the replica engine1897 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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Rod bending the hot metal1896 views
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Peter whittling1896 views
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George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1896 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
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More stone ready for flattening1895 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
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our volunteers hard at work1892 viewsduring the Volunteers Working Weekend prior to our Easter opening
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Deep in conversation1887 viewsSome of our "Friends" sorting out the cares of the world
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tractor driving a corn grinder1887 views
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