Information board that accompanies the replica engine1719 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.
feeling rightly "chuffed" when Crossley Portable run for first time in public1718 viewsFor more information about the Crossley Portable see article on News page of website
1000 Engine Rally 2007 – Saturday night at the museum1715 viewsAnton Van Der Cruijsen chats to Charles Wendel
Welcome to visitors enhanced by daffodils1715 views
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1713 viewsShowing one of the pits in the area
Young Jack admires the 3hp Crossley1709 viewsand explains how it works to Dave
MBE in one hand, engine in the other1709 viewsNever happier!
Institute of Road Transport Engineers1704 viewsbelieved to be the only surviving piston of this type
Planting the oak tree - the oldest tree in Poynton1703 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
A frame steam engine - make unknown1701 viewshas now been put on display in the Steam section of the museum. It is not currently running but plans are to have it in steam soon
Midsummer Mingle 20071697 viewscapturing an memento of the occasion
1000 Engine Rally 20071697 viewsGeoff on right and Arthur Griffin on left receiving their cheques from the FCVMO committee on Saturday 23rd June 2007