Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
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Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1797 viewsshowing the main crossing in the village (today we refer to it as the traffic lights)
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Geoff welcomes Mick Clark, and Barbara Eastwood, our 1000th visitor1795 views
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John Simpson, son and grandson with model of Poynton1793 views
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Midsummer Mingle 20071790 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends
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Replica engine on display in the Memorial building1789 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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Rattling Monster room was never empty1788 views
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Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Thelma Jackson examines the trees1787 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Admiring the photos of the local Mirrlees factory1787 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Geoff shows off the Heritage Award1783 viewsanother award for the museum's wall of fame
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Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1783 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
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Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1783 viewsJohn Simpson (one of the builders) talks through the detail with a visitor
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Midsummer Mingle 20071782 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends
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