Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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Geoff welcomes Mick Clark, and Barbara Eastwood, our 1000th visitor1759 views
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Work on the Ruston engine 1758 viewsa lovely 5 hp Hornsby oil engine and compressor from Trinity House arrived just before Easter. We plan to restore it to running condition.
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the crowds love to watch the blacksmith at work1755 views
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Rod at the forge1753 viewsfor Poynton 41 club members during their recent visit
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Midsummer Mingle 20071752 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends
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Showing detail of the plate and name1751 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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Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1751 viewsJohn Simpson (one of the builders) talks through the detail with a visitor
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Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091751 viewsWatching the Gardner 4t5 coming to life
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Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1749 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
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Midsummer Mingle 20071749 viewsGeoff demonstrates how the winch works on the 3HP Crossley Atmospheric engine
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everyone wants a go1749 views
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Through the archway to the Colliery Exhibition1748 viewsNight of the Museum

Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
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