Workshop machines1344 viewsThe set-up shows typical workshop machinery being run by the engine – a drill, a lathe and a shaper. It is run by the National engine to the side.
1000 Engine Rally 2007 – inside our stall1343 viewsDetails of the Atkinson-cycle engine.
It was built c1883, Engine No 643. One of only two known to have survived, (the other is at the Henry Ford Museum in America). It does 4 strokes of the piston to 1 revolution of the crankshaft. It is on loan to the Anson Engine Museum from the Techniek Museum Delft. Our sincere thanks to Dr Korving for permission to take the engine to the 1000 Engine Rally, Astle Park.
Snow covered Crossley1343 viewsCrossley engine with light sprinkling of snow at our Easter opening
Lister bench covered in snow1343 viewsbench made by R A Lister was restored and varnished over the winter but the first thing to rest on it was the snow
Running the Mirrlees U type engine1343 viewsTaken during the Saturday night visit from the 1000 Engine Rally
Tim explaining how they work1342 viewsTaken during the Saturday night visit from the 1000 Engine Rally
Great Days Out, Peaks & Plains, Anson Engine Museum1341 viewsThe engines and photographs proved popular with visitors.
Denis O'Connell shows of his model engine1341 viewsat the Easter Opening
Dave Allen & Wayne Timms coax the Piano Base Crossley into life1341 viewsas part of our Volunteers Working Weekend prior to the Easter opening
Members of North West Virago Star motorcycle club Sunday 13 April 20081341 viewsThe Virago Star Club is celebrating it’s 15th anniversary this year