Anson Engine Museum

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Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1786 viewsshowing the main crossing in the village (today we refer to it as the traffic lights)
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Geoff welcomes Mick Clark, and Barbara Eastwood, our 1000th visitor1783 views
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Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091783 viewsWatching the Gardner 4t5 coming to life
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Entrance 20101782 views
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Midsummer Mingle 20071781 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends
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Showing detail of the plate and name1781 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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Rod at the forge1781 viewsfor Poynton 41 club members during their recent visit
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Admiring the award winning JCB Dieselmax engine1779 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Admiring the photos of the local Mirrlees factory1777 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Midsummer Mingle 20071774 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends
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Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1774 viewsJohn Simpson (one of the builders) talks through the detail with a visitor
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