Gardner 4T51875 viewsblowlamps lit before the engine can be started. Museums at Night
Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091874 viewsWatching the Gardner 4t5 coming to life
Entrance 20101873 views
Geoff runs the National for an enthusiastic young visitor1872 views
Tony, Barry and Chris come to help run steam engines1872 viewsSteam engines run 3rd Sunday of month
Night of the Museum1870 viewswatching the Atmospheric engines being demonstrated
the crowds love to watch the blacksmith at work1870 views
Poynton 41 club members during their recent visit - at Craft Centre1870 views
Members of the Heywood Society1869 views
Admiring the award winning JCB Dieselmax engine1867 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Showing detail of the plate and name1867 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.
John Simpson, son and grandson with model of Poynton1866 views