Paul lighting the blow lamps on the Gardner 4T51982 views
On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world1978 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 temperature1975 viewsThe small craft centre has demonstrations of bodging and blacksmithing
1973 views
Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091973 viewsThe Gardner 4t5 is always popular with visitors. It is particularly spectacular at night with all cylinders ablaze.
1972 views
showing the tree and planting equipment before the ceremony1972 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running1972 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
1971 views
1969 views
Midsummer Mingle 20071969 viewsin my day, what we used to do was ....