Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
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Midsummer Mingle 20071780 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends
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Admiring the award winning JCB Dieselmax engine1778 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Showing detail of the plate and name1778 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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Admiring the photos of the local Mirrlees factory1776 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Midsummer Mingle 20071774 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends
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Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1774 viewsJohn Simpson (one of the builders) talks through the detail with a visitor
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everyone wants a go1771 views
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Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1770 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
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Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Thelma Jackson examines the trees1769 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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using a miniature watering can to water it in1768 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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John Simpson, son and grandson with model of Poynton1768 views
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Night of the Museum1767 viewsSaturday 19 May - visitors enjoy having the engines explained and run for them
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