On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world1873 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. (2 votes)
marking where the pits in the area were on the model2181 views (2 votes)
adding the detail of the canals and roads2161 views (2 votes)
National engine drives several pieces of equipment1925 viewsas they would have been in a typical workshop (2 votes)
Paul talks about how the Atkinson engine works1450 viewsIMechE members visit the museum 9th September 2008 (2 votes)
and the Director hiding in the corner1467 viewsFilming for the Channel M "Fun for the Family" at the museum. (2 votes)
Mirrlees U type being admired and photographed2232 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008 (2 votes)
Presentation by members of the Bickerton family2192 viewsof a bronze plaque of Henry Neild Bickerton, Midsummer Mingle 2008.
Taken beside oldest known National Gas Engine (2 votes)
Members of the Heywood Society1583 viewswatch as Geoff runs one of the National Gas Engines (2 votes)
Members of the Heywood Society1557 views (2 votes)
crafting brackets to hold an engine1769 views (2 votes)
A frame steam engine - make unknown1628 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 (2 votes)