using the giant bellows to get the coals red hot2028 views
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National engine back to running condition2026 viewsGeoff and a member of our Friends have restored this lovely engine to running condition
On left replica of 1st diesel engine ever built, on right the 3rd ever built in the world2024 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.
Paul lighting the blow lamps on the Gardner 4T52024 views
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Giant bellows help to get the fire to temperature2022 viewsThe small craft centre has demonstrations of bodging and blacksmithing
More arrivals2021 viewsSouth Manchester MG Owners Club members at the end of the Cheshire Romp, 13 July 2008
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Nut Roast steam roller leaving the museum2020 viewsparting shot as the roller trundles away