The crowd gathers to watch the Mirrlees running1946 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Examining the photos and letters in the Mirrlees memorabilia folders1913 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Mirrlees engine needs to be moved to allow access to the Campbell1548 views
Mirrlees collection1201 viewsthe Memorial building now has several interesting "groupings" to examine
Mirrlees Models being admired1154 viewsthe Memorial building now has several interesting "groupings" to examine
Mirrlees No1 lies on its side for transportation1357 views
Pistons from Mirrlees engines1322 viewsthe Memorial building now has several interesting "groupings" to examine
unusual view of Mirrlees No11458 viewsoldest diesel engine in the UK and in fact the 3rd ever built in the world
Outside watching the Mirrlees running2886 viewsSouth Manchester MG Owners Club members watching the engines being run at the end of the Cheshire Romp, 13 July 2008
On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world1857 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.
Mirrlees engine UL8 type1428 viewsS/No 85780 built with a Ricardo Comet combustion chamber Mark – ULB, Power – 370 BHP, Speed – 600 RPM. Originally supplied to Corby and District Water Co. Northants circa 1942. Thought to have been built in 1939.