Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
Paul lighting the blow lamps on the Gardner 4T51981 views
1978 views
On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world1976 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.
Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091972 viewsThe Gardner 4t5 is always popular with visitors. It is particularly spectacular at night with all cylinders ablaze.
crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running1971 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
Giant bellows help to get the fire to temperature1970 viewsThe small craft centre has demonstrations of bodging and blacksmithing
showing the tree and planting equipment before the ceremony1970 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
1968 views
Midsummer Mingle 20071967 viewsin my day, what we used to do was ....
1966 views
Midsummer Mingle 20071966 viewsand there was still time to admire some engines too
Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121966 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.