Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery

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Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Thelma Jackson examines the trees1747 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Replica engine on display in the Memorial building1747 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.
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Night of the Museum1746 viewsRoy Dudley talks one of the visitors through the paintings of the collieries.
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition
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In the Craft Area 1745 viewsan exhibition explaining about the ancient craft of wood turning
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Rattling Monster room was never empty1744 views
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Geoff shows off the Heritage Award1743 viewsanother award for the museum's wall of fame
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Manchester Association of Engineers1743 viewswere delighted with the running of the Gardner 4T5
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Midsummer Mingle 20071743 viewsthey mingled and merged as chatting groups shared memories and people they had in common
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Getting ready to feed the guests1742 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
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Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1740 viewsnote the detail of the railway buildings
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Night of the Museum1739 viewsCrossley Atmospheric engine was explained to visitors and run throughout the evening
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