Generous donation in their mother's memory1745 viewsHilda Warburton (daughter of Percy Jackson) died recently and in her memory members of the family came to present a cheque to the museum.
MBE in one hand, engine in the other1714 viewsNever happier!
Look at the smoke cloud!!1701 viewsthis is the first run after over 20 years and the temperature is about 3 degrees - not kind for a first run but they couldn't wait to have a go
Taking photo of the Doxford dial board1697 viewsHilda Warburton (daughter of Percy Jackson) died recently and in her memory members of the family came to present a cheque to the museum.
Ian checks for any problems on the Brotherhood1690 viewsafter the initial run we removed the side covers and checked the bearing temperatures, everything was okay
New look for our shop area1689 viewslooking towards exit
Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1678 viewsLister engines and lighting plant
Looks like something from the Twilight Zone1651 viewsDon watches over the Brotherhood as it first bursts into life
Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1635 viewsfrom bottom of building looking back towards early engines. On left front Mirrlees No 1, on right Hornsby Ackroyd, in distance Atkinson-cycle engine, Griffin, Crossley piano base
Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1611 viewsbottom of building looking towards the Wells Bros engine. (Designed by John H Hamilton (chief engineer of Wells Bros) c1896. This was the first “Pressure-Scavenging” engine using low pressure air to clear the cylinder of the exhaust gases.)
Display of leaflets1605 viewstelling visitors about the other great attractions and accommodation in the Cheshire Peak District area