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1000 Engine Rally 2007 – inside our stall2075 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.
Paul lighting the blow lamps on the Gardner 4T52074 views
On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world2071 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.
Giant bellows help to get the fire to temperature2069 viewsThe small craft centre has demonstrations of bodging and blacksmithing
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National engine back to running condition2063 viewsGeoff and a member of our Friends have restored this lovely engine to running condition
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using the giant bellows to get the coals red hot2062 views
More arrivals2062 viewsSouth Manchester MG Owners Club members at the end of the Cheshire Romp, 13 July 2008
Midsummer Mingle 20072061 viewsin my day, what we used to do was ....