Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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Manchester Association of Engineers1736 viewswere delighted with the running of the Gardner 4T5
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Midsummer Mingle 20071735 viewsthey mingled and merged as chatting groups shared memories and people they had in common
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Replica engine on display in the Memorial building1735 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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John Simpson, son and grandson with model of Poynton1734 views
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Getting ready to feed the guests1733 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Thelma Jackson examines the trees1733 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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In the Craft Area 1733 viewsan exhibition explaining about the ancient craft of wood turning
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Rattling Monster room was never empty1732 views
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Night of the Museum1732 viewsCrossley Atmospheric engine was explained to visitors and run throughout the evening
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Geoff shows off the Heritage Award1731 viewsanother award for the museum's wall of fame
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first glow from the beacon1731 views
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Brotherhood engine run for Poynton 41 club members 1731 views
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