Night of the Museum - Colliery Exhibition1608 views
getting the Crossley 2 stroke running1608 views
Information board that accompanies the replica engine1607 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.
Visitors were allowed to inspect at close quarters the RR Griffon engine 1606 viewsRR Griffon engine at Closing Weekend 2009
One visitor spends hours sketching the engines1605 viewsThe museum makes an ideal venue for photographers, painters and sketchers to practice their skills
Welcome to visitors enhanced by daffodils1604 views
More museum "Friends" try to coax it into life1602 views
Young Jack admires the 3hp Crossley1599 viewsand explains how it works to Dave
Generous donation in their mother's memory1599 viewsHilda Warburton (daughter of Percy Jackson) died recently and in her memory members of the family came to present a cheque to the museum.
Institute of Road Transport Engineers1598 viewsdemonstrating the original Gardner 4L2
Members of the Heywood Society in the Gardner Room1597 views
Moth catcher set up by local enthusiast to capture and count the species1595 views