With it a bit drizzly today, after lunch we visited the Museum of Science & Industry, which is very close to the basins at Castlefield. We visited the Air & Space Hall first.
Early experimental English Electric Lightning P.1A.
A later model Spitfire XIV3.
Bristol Belvedere HC.1 helicopter.
A model of a Russian space station, but not sure which one.
In the Power Hall I found this National Engine which was running.
And another National.
And a really big National complete with generator set.
British Rail Class 77, previously known as Class EM2 1500v DC locomotive as used on the Manchester – Sheffield line between 1953 and 1968. Triang Railways produced a model if this type of engine.
The museum is housed within 5 halls, covering quite a large area. This looking back towards the Great Western Warehouse and the Power Hall.
This is looking towards the Station Building and 1830 Warehouse.
You can even walk through a Victorian Sewer! Nose plugs not supplied.
We ran out of time to see some of the exhibits, so we will return another day whilst we are here, you definitely need a whole day to visit the whole site.
Keith.
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