Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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Mirrlees models3132 viewsa range of models shows engine development through the years
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being transferred to the lorry3128 viewsHornsby oil engine November 2010
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Geoff Challinor invites the Mayor of Cheshire East to say a few words3127 viewshe described the museum as the jewel in the crown at the North West end of the County
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once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3125 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers
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view from the back3124 views
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View across the Rattling Monster room3120 views
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Geoff working on the large engine3119 viewsThis is an example of the largest size built of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 3 horsepower
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Close up of the gear wheels on the First Style Crossley Atmospheric3118 viewsDetails of the gears and mechanisms show in this shot
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Pete gets caught photographing the photographer3118 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
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Geoff with Mirlees No 13102 viewslast minute adjustments before the Exhibition begins.

This is the first engine every built in the UK (and only the 3rd ever built in the world). It was completed in November 1897 by Mirrlees, Watson, Yaryan & Company Limited in Glasgow.
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Close up of the fuel pump before it is removed for cleaning3099 viewsRuston VXA
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1905 Campbell 10hp gas engine. This engine came from Berry Brow pumping station in Huddersfield3092 views
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