Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
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Midsummer Mingle 20071896 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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Peter whittling1896 views
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Closer view of the replica engine1896 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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George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1896 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
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Rod bending the hot metal1895 views
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More stone ready for flattening1893 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 work1890 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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1886 views
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tractor driving a corn grinder1886 views
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Fowler Beam Engine1884 viewsnot quite so new but the display area is now finished around it. This engine is on loan from the Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery.
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