1000 Engine Rally 2007 – inside our stall1902 viewsOn display between the crate and the replica was the Tangye ‘Inverted’ Gas Engine, Built c1903, Engine No 888. Presented to Birmingham Science Museum by Tangye Ltd, Smethwick. Thought to be the only surviving example of the inverted vertical. Has typical Tangye mechanical oiler. Has been in store for several years and is now on loan for the Tangye Exhibition at the museum. Our sincere thanks to the Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery for permission to take the engine to the 1000 Engine Rally.
National engine back to running condition1902 viewsGeoff and a member of our Friends have restored this lovely engine to running condition
1901 views
Nut Roast steam roller leaving the museum1895 viewsparting shot as the roller trundles away
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working on the Lister1890 views
We need a bigger car park!1890 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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Midsummer Mingle 20071885 viewsand there was still time to admire some engines too
Shows detail of the repair that had been carried out to the original flywheel1885 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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