The surviving engine,
Marshall, and pump set has been preserved and restored to operating condition by the museum's volunteers in 2011, and the museum operates the pump 6 days annually. The engine, built by the
Lilleshall Company of
Oakengates in
Shropshire, is a
triple-expansion steam engine built in 1931 and numbered 282. Museum research shows that 'Marshall' was the last triple-expansion engine to be built by the Lilleshall Company and is the only one of its kind in the UK still in its original location, with its original pump sets. The museum hosts major events such as the Easter Transport Fest, Classic Vehicle & Vintage Show, American Car Show, and Bike Meet, which see a large array of visiting vintage cars, motorbikes, and American and custom vehicles on display. It is also the home of Essex's major
steampunk event, which takes place every September. ==See also==