Information board that accompanies the replica engine1751 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.
Graham explains how it all works1749 viewsto some of the visitors in the Diesel Exhibition area. Midsummer Mingle 2008
feeling rightly "chuffed" when Crossley Portable run for first time in public1749 viewsFor more information about the Crossley Portable see article on News page of website
Midsummer Mingle 20071747 viewsBusy preparing for the gang to arrive
A frame steam engine - make unknown1744 viewshas now been put on display in the Steam section of the museum. It is not currently running but plans are to have it in steam soon
Planting the oak tree - the oldest tree in Poynton1743 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
MBE in one hand, engine in the other1742 viewsNever happier!
Young Jack admires the 3hp Crossley1741 viewsand explains how it works to Dave
1000 Engine Rally 20071740 viewsGeoff on right and Arthur Griffin on left receiving their cheques from the FCVMO committee on Saturday 23rd June 2007
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1738 viewsShowing one of the pits in the area
Taking photo of the Doxford dial board1736 viewsHilda Warburton (daughter of Percy Jackson) died recently and in her memory members of the family came to present a cheque to the museum.
Institute of Road Transport Engineers1733 viewsbelieved to be the only surviving piston of this type