Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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Closer view of the replica engine2016 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.

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2015 views
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2013 views
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crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running2012 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
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Rod bending the hot metal2011 views
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2010 views
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We need a bigger car park!2009 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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George Osborne MP and family in background watch on2008 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
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More stone ready for flattening2007 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
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Vintage Camera Display Sept 20122007 viewsFrank and Andrew Hardman will be displaying their fascinating collection of cameras and equipment, including Thornton Pickard cameras which date back as far as 1800s.

Thornton-Pickard was a famous British camera manufacturer established in 1888. The company was based in Altrincham (near Manchester) and was an early pioneer in the development of the camera industry.

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Midsummer Mingle 20072005 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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she's off2004 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
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