Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
1000 Engine Rally 2007 – inside our stall1919 viewsOn display between the crate and the replica was the Tangye ‘Inverted’ Gas Engine, Built c1903, Engine No 888. Presented to Birmingham Science Museum by Tangye Ltd, Smethwick. Thought to be the only surviving example of the inverted vertical. Has typical Tangye mechanical oiler. Has been in store for several years and is now on loan for the Tangye Exhibition at the museum. Our sincere thanks to the Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery for permission to take the engine to the 1000 Engine Rally.
1917 views
working on the Lister1917 views
National engine back to running condition1916 viewsGeoff and a member of our Friends have restored this lovely engine to running condition
1914 views
Examining the photos and letters in the Mirrlees memorabilia folders1914 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Shows detail of the repair that had been carried out to the original flywheel1914 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.
Nut Roast steam roller leaving the museum1914 viewsparting shot as the roller trundles away
National engine drives several pieces of equipment1911 viewsas they would have been in a typical workshop