Sketch in more detail3333 viewsThe museum makes an ideal venue for photographers, painters and sketchers to practice their skills
Left a bit3331 viewsGeoff Baker helps the crane driver position the flywheel during its unloading
Mirrlees, Bickerton & Day 50hp Diesel Engine3313 viewsIt had been situated in the thermodynamics laboratory at the Liverpool John Moores University. It was used to demonstrate simple testing techniques. It suffered a catastrophic failure in 1998 resulting in extensive damage including the cylinder liner and piston/con-rod assembly.
Eddie Fish about to run the Vickers Petter3311 views
platform fitted to allow closer inspection of engine3291 views
Close up of the 1bhp engine showing makers plate3259 viewsThis engine is in lovely condition as can be seen in this close up view
Geoff welcomes invited crowd before 1st ever public running3256 viewsLargest Steam Engine in Cheshire
view of the flywheel on the Stott mill engine3253 viewsthis engine has been lovingly restored by our volunteers and will be run "in steam" in September 2011
View of display area outside Gardner Room3247 viewsVarious display cabinets added to the exhibition of engines, giving insights into the Gardner family history.