Information board that accompanies the replica engine1698 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.
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1697 viewsShowing one of the pits in the area
Welcome to visitors enhanced by daffodils1693 views
A-frame steam engine in it's new display area1691 viewsthis engine was in a lorry being rallied around the country by Geoff Baker before being put on display at the museum
MBE in one hand, engine in the other1689 viewsNever happier!
1000 Engine Rally 2007 – Saturday night at the museum1686 viewsAnton Van Der Cruijsen chats to Charles Wendel
Midsummer Mingle 20071685 viewscapturing an memento of the occasion
Institute of Road Transport Engineers1684 viewsbelieved to be the only surviving piston of this type
Young Jack admires the 3hp Crossley1683 viewsand explains how it works to Dave
RR Griffon engine information board1683 viewsRR Griffon engine at Closing Weekend 2009
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1681 viewsevery week more detail and buildings are added
A frame steam engine - make unknown1678 viewshas now been put on display in the Steam section of the museum. It is not currently running but plans are to have it in steam soon