Information board that accompanies the replica engine1700 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.
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1698 viewsShowing one of the pits in the area
A-frame steam engine in it's new display area1696 viewsthis engine was in a lorry being rallied around the country by Geoff Baker before being put on display at the museum
Welcome to visitors enhanced by daffodils1694 views
MBE in one hand, engine in the other1693 viewsNever happier!
1000 Engine Rally 2007 – Saturday night at the museum1691 viewsAnton Van Der Cruijsen chats to Charles Wendel
Young Jack admires the 3hp Crossley1685 viewsand explains how it works to Dave
Midsummer Mingle 20071685 viewscapturing an memento of the occasion
Institute of Road Transport Engineers1685 viewsbelieved to be the only surviving piston of this type
RR Griffon engine information board1684 viewsRR Griffon engine at Closing Weekend 2009
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1682 viewsevery week more detail and buildings are added
A frame steam engine - make unknown1680 viewshas now been put on display in the Steam section of the museum. It is not currently running but plans are to have it in steam soon