Midsummer Mingle 20071643 viewscapturing an memento of the occasion
1000 Engine Rally 2007 – Saturday night at the museum1643 viewsKees Fitter over from Holland on his annual pilgrimage
Institute of Road Transport Engineers1643 viewsbelieved to be the only surviving piston of this type
New look for our shop area1640 viewsLooking towards shop area from cafe
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1638 viewsevery week more detail and buildings are added
Information board that accompanies the replica engine1637 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.
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1634 viewsnote the detail of the hedgerows
MBE in one hand, engine in the other1633 viewsNever happier!
Night of the Museum - Colliery Exhibition1631 views
The Mirrlees memorabia tables proved to be very popular1631 viewsand a great place to catch up with old colleagues