Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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1900 views
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Martin wrestles with Gardner engine1900 views
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1899 views
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Peter whittling1896 views
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Midsummer Mingle 20071895 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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Rod bending the hot metal1895 views
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More stone ready for flattening1893 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
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Closer view of the replica engine1893 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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George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1893 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
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our volunteers hard at work1889 viewsduring the Volunteers Working Weekend prior to our Easter opening
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Deep in conversation1886 viewsSome of our "Friends" sorting out the cares of the world
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tractor driving a corn grinder1886 views
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