Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
Midsummer Mingle 20071863 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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Ruth Harper was fascinated by the Rattling Monster1861 viewsMuseums at Night
even the floor tiles are in period!1860 views
tractor driving a corn grinder1859 views
Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1858 views
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More stone ready for flattening1856 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1851 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
entrance to museum1851 viewsNut Roast steam roller can be seen between the buildings
Closer view of the replica engine1850 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.
Fowler Beam Engine1846 viewsnot quite so new but the display area is now finished around it. This engine is on loan from the Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery.