Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
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Midsummer Mingle 20071907 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
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Closer view of the replica engine1907 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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Rod bending the hot metal1906 views
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George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1905 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
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More stone ready for flattening1904 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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our volunteers hard at work1900 viewsduring the Volunteers Working Weekend prior to our Easter opening
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Peter whittling1900 views
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Deep in conversation1899 viewsSome of our "Friends" sorting out the cares of the world
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tractor driving a corn grinder1895 views
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1893 views
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Fowler Beam Engine1893 viewsnot quite so new but the display area is now finished around it. This engine is on loan from the Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery.
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first run of the Crossley SSN June 20121893 viewsprior to going down to the 1000 Engine Rally

For more information about the Crossley Portable see article on News page of website
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