Avonside Engine Co
Based in Bristol, UK.
History
- 1837
Started by Henry Stothert in Bristol as Henry Stothert and Company.
- 1840
Became Stothert, Slaughter and Company.
- 1856
Became Slaughter, Grüning and Company.
- 1864
Became the Avonside Engine Company Ltd.
- 1905
Moved from St Philips to a new plant at Fishponds.
- 1934
Entered voluntary liquidation; Hunslet bought its goodwill and designs in 1935.
Steam locomotives
Counted from the class rosters, so only engines that ran in Queensland are included.
| Class | Number | Years |
|---|---|---|
| B12 - Originally E Class | 3 | 1877 |
References
'Builders of Steam Locomotives that were in service during 20th Century', Mike Quirk, 2006
'Avonside Engine Company', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)
