demonstrating the Gardner model for a visitor1825 viewsthe sale of these kits are going extremely well this year
Midsummer Mingle 20071822 viewsthe 3HP Atmospheric Crossley engine was a crowd pleaser and had to be run several times over the day
The BBQ was in full swing thanks to a lovely evening1822 viewsMidsummer Mingle 2008
Midsummer Mingle 20071820 viewsthey mingled and merged as chatting groups shared memories and people they had in common
Enjoying a good old chat during the Mingle1820 views
Night of the Museum1817 viewsCrossley Atmospheric engine was explained to visitors and run throughout the evening
A-frame steam engine in it's new display area1815 viewsthis engine was in a lorry being rallied around the country by Geoff Baker before being put on display at the museum
Information board that accompanies the replica engine1815 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.
Now that's an engine!1815 viewsRR Griffon engine at Closing Weekend 2009
Midsummer Mingle 20071814 viewsGeoff looks like a ghostly figure in the background as he rushes around runnning engines
Russell Newbery Centenary Dinner - October 20091814 viewsFiring on all cylinders, the Gardner 4t5 comes to life
Midsummer Mingle 20071813 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends, the chef was kept busy cooking sausages