Most viewed - Archive photos of engines and museum views
Midsummer Mingle 20071783 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends
Admiring the award winning JCB Dieselmax engine1783 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Showing detail of the plate and name1783 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.
Admiring the photos of the local Mirrlees factory1777 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Thelma Jackson examines the trees1776 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Midsummer Mingle 20071775 viewsthe BBQ proved to be a popular meeting point to catch up with old friends
Model of Poynton c1900 (scale 75" to mile)1775 viewsJohn Simpson (one of the builders) talks through the detail with a visitor
everyone wants a go1774 views
John Simpson, son and grandson with model of Poynton1774 views
Saturday 19 May - many visitors enjoyed the Collieries Exhibition1773 viewsduring the Night of the Museum
using a miniature watering can to water it in1772 viewsTree Planting Ceremony 18th September 2008
Replica engine on display in the Memorial building1772 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.