Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum Gallery


Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
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1781 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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Admiring the award winning JCB Dieselmax engine1780 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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Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1775 viewsJohn Simpson (one of the builders) talks through the detail with a visitor
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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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Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Thelma Jackson examines the trees1773 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1772 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
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everyone wants a go1772 views
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using a miniature watering can to water it in1771 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
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John Simpson, son and grandson with model of Poynton1771 views
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Replica engine on display in the Memorial building1769 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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