Easter Sunday demonstration of the Gardner 4T51877 viewsthe Gardner always proves a popular attraction for visitors when it is being heated up
Gardner 4T51877 viewsblowlamps lit before the engine can be started. Museums at Night
Entrance 20101874 views
Tony, Barry and Chris come to help run steam engines1874 viewsSteam engines run 3rd Sunday of month
Geoff runs the National for an enthusiastic young visitor1873 views
Poynton 41 club members during their recent visit - at Craft Centre1872 views
Night of the Museum1871 viewswatching the Atmospheric engines being demonstrated
Members of the Heywood Society1871 views
the crowds love to watch the blacksmith at work1870 views
Admiring the award winning JCB Dieselmax engine1869 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Showing detail of the plate and name1868 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.