Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1655 viewsnote the detail of the hedgerows
Look at the smoke cloud!!1655 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
waiting for the Mirrlees to be started1654 views
Visitors were allowed to inspect at close quarters the RR Griffon engine 1653 viewsRR Griffon engine at Closing Weekend 2009
Crossley 2 stroke1653 views
Night of the Museum - Colliery Exhibition1652 views
One visitor spends hours sketching the engines1652 viewsThe museum makes an ideal venue for photographers, painters and sketchers to practice their skills
A frame steam engine - make unknown1650 viewshas now been put on display in the Steam section of the museum. It is not currently running but plans are to have it in steam soon
Planting the oak tree - the oldest tree in Poynton1650 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
The Mirrlees memorabia tables proved to be very popular1649 viewsand a great place to catch up with old colleagues
Institute of Road Transport Engineers1648 viewsdemonstrating the original Gardner 4L2
Geoff shows Watanabe-san the inner workings of the Atkinson-cycle engine1648 viewsChief engineer from Honda Japan visits the museum to see the Atkinson engine