Series of photographs starting the 4L2 for the first time (5)3217 viewsafter its restoration work - just prior to the EHHS presentation May 2005
Geoff working on the large engine3208 viewsThis is an example of the largest size built of the Crossley Brothers Atmospheric-Free Piston engine; it is rated at 3 horsepower
Close up of the gear wheels on the First Style Crossley Atmospheric3207 viewsDetails of the gears and mechanisms show in this shot
Pete gets caught photographing the photographer3203 viewsduring the presentation of the EHHS plaque May 2005
Walter Higgenbotham was invited to start the engine for its 1st run3195 viewsWalter was instrumental, along with Les Cawley, for taking the engine out of the Albion Mill in Hazel Grove some 27 years ago
Geoff Challinor invites the Mayor of Cheshire East to say a few words3191 viewshe described the museum as the jewel in the crown at the North West end of the County
Geoff with Mirlees No 13189 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.
Close up of the fuel pump before it is removed for cleaning3186 viewsRuston VXA
view from the back3186 views
1905 Campbell 10hp gas engine. This engine came from Berry Brow pumping station in Huddersfield3183 views
once the engine is running visitors are invited up on the platform 3181 viewsto inspect the engine under the guidance of our volunteers