Running the Gardner 4T5 for the guests1748 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Information board that accompanies the replica engine1745 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.
Midsummer Mingle 20071744 viewsBusy preparing for the gang to arrive
feeling rightly "chuffed" when Crossley Portable run for first time in public1744 viewsFor more information about the Crossley Portable see article on News page of website
Planting the oak tree - the oldest tree in Poynton1740 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
A frame steam engine - make unknown1738 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
MBE in one hand, engine in the other1738 viewsNever happier!
Young Jack admires the 3hp Crossley1735 viewsand explains how it works to Dave
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1734 viewsShowing one of the pits in the area
1000 Engine Rally 20071732 viewsGeoff on right and Arthur Griffin on left receiving their cheques from the FCVMO committee on Saturday 23rd June 2007
Institute of Road Transport Engineers1729 viewsbelieved to be the only surviving piston of this type
Taking photo of the Doxford dial board1728 viewsHilda Warburton (daughter of Percy Jackson) died recently and in her memory members of the family came to present a cheque to the museum.