Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
our volunteers hard at work1832 viewsduring the Volunteers Working Weekend prior to our Easter opening
On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world1831 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.
More stone ready for flattening1821 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
even the floor tiles are in period!1821 views
entrance to museum1820 viewsNut Roast steam roller can be seen between the buildings
tractor driving a corn grinder1817 views
Ruth Harper was fascinated by the Rattling Monster1816 viewsMuseums at Night
Nut Roast steam roller preparing for departure1816 views
Rod Ellis has painted a lovely colliery scene behind Craft Centre1815 views
the young visitors enjoyed pumping the bellows1814 views
Midsummer Mingle 20071813 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
Nut Roast steam roller arriving at the museum1813 viewsAugust 2012