Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
Geoff shows the Mayor around the Rattling Monster exhibits1895 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Admiring the progress on the giant model1891 views
Work on the Ruston engine 1890 viewsa lovely 5 hp Hornsby oil engine and compressor from Trinity House arrived just before Easter. We plan to restore it to running condition.
Gardner 4T51887 viewsblowlamps lit before the engine can be started. Museums at Night
Easter Sunday demonstration of the Gardner 4T51886 viewsthe Gardner always proves a popular attraction for visitors when it is being heated up
Nut Roast sports a lovely promotional banner for the museum1886 views
Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091885 viewsWatching the Gardner 4t5 coming to life
Entrance 20101885 views
Graham keeps waiting crowd amused with a Chinese lantern1885 views
Night of the Museum1882 viewswatching the Atmospheric engines being demonstrated
Admiring the award winning JCB Dieselmax engine1882 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Showing detail of the plate and name1880 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.