Display of leaflets1673 viewstelling visitors about the other great attractions and accommodation in the Cheshire Peak District area
The Brotherhood engine can be lit up under the lean to 1668 viewsthis allows us to continue working when the light gets bad at this time of year
Display boards in Induction Area1661 viewsgiving history of the museum and setting the scene
Memorial Building - ICE Exhibition1661 viewsLooking towards exit
Furnival engine1647 viewsS/No 369 built in 1898, ½ HP Towns gas with tube ignition. Originally used at Peak Press, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Now driving a Furnival platen printing press, type set letters are on display. The future aim is to have the press actually printing.
Our new reception area1645 views
Tickets for the Easter Tombola1643 viewsanother winner heads over to the table to collect his prize
Mirrlees engine UL8 type1643 viewsS/No 85780 built with a Ricardo Comet combustion chamber Mark – ULB, Power – 370 BHP, Speed – 600 RPM. Originally supplied to Corby and District Water Co. Northants circa 1942. Thought to have been built in 1939.
Our new reception area1637 viewsLooking very smart on first day of use
Yes the Brotherhood engine is still under there somewhere1629 views
Crossley No 1 in new induction area1619 views
Having difficulty reading the oil pressure gauge1606 viewsit was reading 30psi when we did manage to peer through the smoke
Yes you are right - just to add to the confusion this picture is on its side