Anson Engine Museum Every Friday,Saturday & Sunday from 13 May - 29 October 2006
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Details: In his book, Horst O Hardenberg describes how the Otto-Langen
engine displayed at the 1867 Paris Universal Exposition was called a
Rattling monster or Devil s machine.
Despite this, the engine went on
to take the prestigious gold medal, beating the French built Hugon and
Lenoir engines.
Later that same year, Crossley Brothers in Manchester became the licensed
manufacturer for Otto-Langen engines in the UK & Colonies. It is hailed as
the first commercially successful engine
The ?Rattling Monsters? exhibition tells the history and development of
these engines as well allowing you the chance to see many exhibits never
before made public.
This exhibition is a World First!
Museum Entry Fees
Adults £3.50
Children under 14 £2.50
Children under 5 s free
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £10.00
No additional charge for Rattling Monsters Exhibition!
Date: 29/10/2005 Time: To: 30/10/2005 Time: Location: Anson Road Poynton Cheshire SK12 1TD
