James Martin & Co

Based in Gawler, SA.

History

  1. about 1848

    Founded at Gawler by James Martin as a blacksmith and wheelwright business.

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  2. August 1907

    Entered voluntary administration; the engineering side was bought by Henry Dutton, who kept the name.

    Source

  3. 7 April 1915

    Samuel Perry bought the foundry and set up Perry Engineering.

    The foundry itself closed in July 1928.Source

Steam locomotives

Counted from the class rosters, so only engines that ran in Queensland are included.

Class Number Years
Engines acquired from Chillagoe Railway & Mining Company21907

References

'Builders of Steam Locomotives that were in service during 20th Century', Mike Quirk, 2006
'James Martin & Co', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)