Today at Manchester Science Museum (not for 56k)

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 15 Jun 2007, 15:52

Hi all,

Went for a quick look at the gems at Manchester Science museum today. A rather small collection but still some lovely machines to be seen, all of which are in tip top shape and a good day out if your ever up this way!

Zulu Papa's cockpit display lights were'nt on so it came out rather dark plus it was behind a perspex screen :sad:

Filonian · Post by **Filonian** » 15 Jun 2007, 16:08

Looks well worth a visit.

Thanks for sharing/

Graham

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 15 Jun 2007, 16:13

Nice pictures. An object example in how to make the best use of available space! :shock:

I keep promising my self a trip up there, one day.....

AndyG

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 15 Jun 2007, 16:23

Your right Andy the halls are literally jam packed with all sorts of engineering heritage. Shame they can't really build any more halls as there is just no more room. Behind the Museum is Granada Studios which is home to Coronation Street. I would'nt mind them pulling that lot down to make way for fresh exhibits!

Post by **Garry Russell** » 15 Jun 2007, 16:23

Thanks for that Eddie

Is that a Viscount prop behind the Belvedere?

Garry

airboatr · Post by **airboatr** » 15 Jun 2007, 16:28

wow Eddy that Place is Packed to the hilt with stuff

alll very shinny .....
I can spend hours in places like that looking at all the intricacies
of those fantastic machines

expecially the odd stuff not ussually seen but in there own
way made the path for the regular stuff.......

the working out the problems part of mechanical evolution

great post

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 15 Jun 2007, 16:33

Garry Russell wrote:Thanks for that Eddie

Is that a Viscount prop behind the Belvedere?

Garry

Hmm.. Sorry Garry I'm not sure.

I did'nt read the information board. Although it certainly looks like one :redface:

Post by **Garry Russell** » 15 Jun 2007, 16:47

I think it does :think:

Is the Trident shorter than it used to be when it was first cut down?

Garry

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 15 Jun 2007, 16:53

Weird you should mention that. I have'nt been to the Museum for about 15 years and when I was last there I seem to remember the Trident being shorter. Perhaps I imagined it.

Post by **DaveB** » 15 Jun 2007, 18:18

Lovely shots Eddie. I want that Dh89!!

Is the Tri nose the one that used to be at Cosford?? If so, it's definately grown since it was on display there :shock:

ATB

DaveB :tab: