Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
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crowd gathers to watch the Stott Steam Engine running1998 viewsAugust Bank Holiday
Closer view of the replica engine1997 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.
We need a bigger car park!1995 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Vintage Camera Display Sept 20121995 viewsFrank and Andrew Hardman will be displaying their fascinating collection of cameras and equipment, including Thornton Pickard cameras which date back as far as 1800s.
Thornton-Pickard was a famous British camera manufacturer established in 1888. The company was based in Altrincham (near Manchester) and was an early pioneer in the development of the camera industry.
Rod bending the hot metal1992 views
she's off1990 viewsjust after take off the plane banks and climbs into the sky
George Osborne MP and family in background watch on1990 viewsGeoff demonstrates the 3HP Crossley atmospheric engne
More stone ready for flattening1989 viewsOne of the "Friends" of the museum, Jimmy Jackson donated money to allow us buy more stone for the car park.
Midsummer Mingle 20071987 viewsCraft centre/Bodgers shed was called into operation to entertain the crowd
John Marsden & Tinker1986 viewsproudly displaying the Les Cawley Memorial Trophy at the Poynton Show
Reading the exhibition posters describing the art of bodging1983 views