On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world1927 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. (2 votes)
marking where the pits in the area were on the model2226 views (2 votes)
adding the detail of the canals and roads2208 views (2 votes)
National engine drives several pieces of equipment1971 viewsas they would have been in a typical workshop (2 votes)
Paul talks about how the Atkinson engine works1496 viewsIMechE members visit the museum 9th September 2008 (2 votes)
and the Director hiding in the corner1524 viewsFilming for the Channel M "Fun for the Family" at the museum. (2 votes)
Mirrlees U type being admired and photographed2274 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008 (2 votes)
Presentation by members of the Bickerton family2246 viewsof a bronze plaque of Henry Neild Bickerton, Midsummer Mingle 2008.
Taken beside oldest known National Gas Engine (2 votes)
Members of the Heywood Society1633 viewswatch as Geoff runs one of the National Gas Engines (2 votes)
Members of the Heywood Society1604 views (2 votes)
crafting brackets to hold an engine1814 views (2 votes)
A frame steam engine - make unknown1671 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 (2 votes)