Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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1000 Engine Rally 2007 – Saturday night at the museum1829 viewsKees Fitter over from Holland on his annual pilgrimage
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Midsummer Mingle 20071826 viewsthey mingled and merged as chatting groups shared memories and people they had in common
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The BBQ was in full swing thanks to a lovely evening1826 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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Midsummer Mingle 20071825 viewsthe 3HP Atmospheric Crossley engine was a crowd pleaser and had to be run several times over the day
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Enjoying a good old chat during the Mingle1824 views
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1000 Engine Rally 2007 – Saturday night at the museum1822 viewsAnton Van Der Cruijsen chats to Charles Wendel
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A-frame steam engine in it's new display area1821 viewsthis engine was in a lorry being rallied around the country by Geoff Baker before being put on display at the museum
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Planting the oak tree - the oldest tree in Poynton1820 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Information board that accompanies the replica engine1820 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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Night of the Museum1819 viewsCrossley Atmospheric engine was explained to visitors and run throughout the evening
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Midsummer Mingle 20071818 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends, the chef was kept busy cooking sausages
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Now that's an engine!1818 viewsRR Griffon engine at Closing Weekend 2009
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