Admiring the progress on the giant model1754 views
Work on the Ruston engine 1753 viewsa lovely 5 hp Hornsby oil engine and compressor from Trinity House arrived just before Easter. We plan to restore it to running condition.
the crowds love to watch the blacksmith at work1749 views
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1749 viewsJohn Simpson (one of the builders) talks through the detail with a visitor
Rod at the forge1749 viewsfor Poynton 41 club members during their recent visit
Midsummer Mingle 20071748 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends
everyone wants a go1748 views
Midsummer Mingle 20071747 viewsGeoff demonstrates how the winch works on the 3HP Crossley Atmospheric engine
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1746 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
Showing detail of the plate and name1746 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.
Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091746 viewsWatching the Gardner 4t5 coming to life
Night of the Museum1745 viewsSaturday 19 May - visitors enjoy having the engines explained and run for them