Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1739 viewsJohn Simpson (one of the builders) talks through the detail with a visitor
Rod at the forge1739 viewsfor Poynton 41 club members during their recent visit
everyone wants a go1738 views
Admiring the progress on the giant model1738 views
Midsummer Mingle 20071737 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends
Work on the Ruston engine 1736 viewsa lovely 5 hp Hornsby oil engine and compressor from Trinity House arrived just before Easter. We plan to restore it to running condition.
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1735 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
See what I've got1734 viewsthe spoon made from horse-chestnut will be ideal for this weeks Show and Tell at school
Through the archway to the Colliery Exhibition1733 viewsNight of the Museum
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
Midsummer Mingle 20071733 viewsGeoff demonstrates how the winch works on the 3HP Crossley Atmospheric engine
Showing detail of the plate and name1733 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.
Midsummer Mingle 20071732 viewseverywhere you looked a crowd had gathered to admire the engines running